Sirach 47:10-12

Good News Translation

¹⁰ He set the times of the festivals throughout the year and made them splendid occasions; the Temple rang with the Lord's praises all day long. ¹¹ The Lord forgave David's sin and established his power forever. He made a covenant with him that he and his descendants would reign in splendor over Israel.

Solomon

¹² David prepared the way well for his son, a wise man, to rule after him.