Holy Scripture

Sirach 50:12

Source: Septuagint

Original

12When he took the portions out of the priests’ hands, He himself stood by the hearth of the altar, Compassed with his brethren round about, As a young cedar in Lebanon; And as palm trees compassed they him round about.

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10And as a fair olive tree budding forth fruit, And as a cypress tree which groweth up to the clouds.

11When he put on the robe of honor, And was clothed with the perfection of glory, When he went up to the holy altar, He made the garment of holiness honorable.

— Sirach 50:12 —

13So were all the sons of Aaron in their glory, And the oblations of the Lord in their hands, Before all the congregation of Israel.

14And finishing the service at the altar, That he might adorn the offering of the most high Almighty,

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