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10 And he gave fairness in hallowings, and he adorned times, or solemnities, unto the ending of life; (so) that they should praise the holy name of the Lord, and make large (or magnify) early the holiness of God.

11 Christ[a] purged the sins of him, and enhanced his horn without end; and he gave to him the testament of kings, and the seat of glory [or a seat of glory] in Israel.

12 After him rose (up) a witty (or a wise) son; and for him he, (that is, God), casted down all the power [or all the might] of (their) enemies.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 47:11 All modern translations have “The Lord” here.