Sirach 47:11-13

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹¹ The Lord took away his sins,
    and exalted his power^[a] for ever;
he gave him the covenant of kings
    and a throne of glory in Israel.

¹² After him rose up a wise son
    who fared amply^[b] because of him;
¹³ Solomon reigned in days of peace,
    and God gave him rest on every side,
that he might build a house for his name
    and prepare a sanctuary to stand for ever.