Sirach 46:14-16

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¹⁴ By the law of the Lord he judged the congregation,
    and the Lord watched over Jacob.
¹⁵ By his faithfulness he was proved to be a prophet,
    and by his words he became known as a trustworthy seer.^(A)
16 He called upon the Lord, the Mighty One,
    when his enemies pressed him on every side,
    and he offered in sacrifice a suckling lamb.^(B)