Sirach 45:8
“The vestments of the high priest are nothing other than the works of the virtues and the wise doctrine that truly adorn the priest of the Lord, since he must constantly possess these. And for this reason he said, "You have crowned him with instruments of virtue." The wise in heart, who have been filled by God with a s…”
Source: Septuagint
8He put upon him perfect glory; And strengthened him with rich garments, With breeches, with a long robe, and the ephod.
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6He exalted Aaron, a holy man like unto him, Even his brother, of the tribe of Levi.
7An everlasting covenant he made with him, And gave him the priesthood among the people; He beautified him with comely ornaments, And clothed him with a robe of glory.
— Sirach 45:8 —
9And he compassed him with pomegranates And with many golden bells round about, That as he went there might be a sound, And a noise made that might be heard in the temple For a memorial to the children of his people;
10With a holy garment, with gold, and blue silk, And purple, the work of the embroiderer, With a breastplate of judgment, with the revealers of truth;