Sirach 47:10-12

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹⁰ He gave beauty to the festivals
    and arranged their times throughout the year,^[a]
while they praised God’s^[b] holy name
    and the sanctuary resounded from early morning.
¹¹ The Lord took away his sins
    and exalted his power^[c] forever;
he gave him a covenant of kingship
    and a glorious throne in Israel.^(A)

¹² After him a wise son rose up
    who because of him lived in security:^[d]