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Wisdom of Ben Sira 43:8-10
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 43:8-10
New Catholic Bible
8 “Month” derives its name from the moon;[a]
it waxes wondrously as its phases change.
It is a beacon to the hosts on high,
shining in the vault of the heavens.
The Stars, Heavenly Sentinels
9 The brilliance of the stars enhances the beauty of the heavens,
a glittering array in the heights of the Lord.
10 At the command of the Holy One they remain in their appointed places,
and they never relax in their vigils.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 43:8 “Month” derives its name from the moon: Hebrew reads: “As its name suggests, each month the moon renews itself.”