Holy Scripture
Sirach 47:14
Source: Septuagint
Original
14How wise wast thou in thy youth, And, as a flood, filled with understanding!
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12After him rose up a wise son, And for his sake he dwelt at large.
13Solomon reigned in a peaceable time, and was honored; For God made all quiet round about him, That he might build a house in his name, And prepare his sanctuary forever.
— Sirach 47:14 —
15Thy soul covered the whole earth, And thou filledst it with dark parables.
16Thy name went far unto the islands; And for thy peace thou wast beloved.