Sirach 43:7-9

Good News Translation

⁷ The moon determines the holy days.
    Its light grows full and then grows dim.
⁸ The month is named after the moon,
    marvelous to watch as it grows fuller each night,
a signal light for the heavenly armies,
    shining out in the dome of the sky.
⁹ The shining stars make the night sky lovely,
    brilliant ornaments in the Lord's high heavens.