Sirach 45:24-26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 Therefore a covenant of peace was established with him,
that he should be leader of the sanctuary and of his people,
that he and his descendants should have
the dignity of the priesthood forever.
25 Just as a covenant was established with David
son of Jesse of the tribe of Judah,
that the king’s heritage passes only from son to son,
so the heritage of Aaron is for his descendants alone.(A)
26 And now bless the Lord
who has crowned you with glory.[a]
May the Lord[b] grant you wisdom of mind
to judge his people with justice,
so that their prosperity may not vanish
and that their glory may endure through all their generations.
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