Sirach 49:2-4

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

² His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine.

³ He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness.

⁴ And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness.