Holy Scripture

Sirach 39:11

Source: Septuagint

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11If he die, he shall leave a greater name than a thousand: And if he live, he shall increase it.

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9Many shall commend his understanding; And so long as the world endureth, it shall not be blotted out; His memorial shall not depart away, And his name shall live from generation to generation.

10Nations shall show forth his wisdom, And the congregation shall declare his praise.

— Sirach 39:11 —

12Yet have I more to say, which I have thought upon; For I am filled as the moon at the full.

13Hearken unto me, ye holy children, And bud forth as a rose growing by the brook of the field:

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