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Many will praise his understanding,
    and it will never be blotted out;
his memory will not disappear,
    and his name will live through all generations.
10 Nations will declare his wisdom,
    and the congregation will proclaim his praise;
11 if he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand,
    and if he goes to rest, it is enough[a] for him.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 39:11 Cn: the meaning of the Greek is uncertain

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