Wisdom of Ben Sira 39:13-15

New Catholic Bible

¹³ Listen to me, my faithful children, and blossom,
    like a rose planted by a stream of water.
¹⁴ Send out your fragrance like incense,
    and bring forth blossoms like a lily;
scatter your fragrance and sing a hymn of praise,
    blessing the Lord for everything he has done.
¹⁵ Proclaim the greatness of his name,
    and offer your praise and gratitude to him;
with songs accompanied by harps and stringed instruments,
    this is what you must say in thanksgiving: