Sirach 47:14DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 14 of 31

"After him arose up a wise son, and for his sake he cast down all the power of the enemies."
Sirach 47:14

In context

12And to the festivals he added beauty, and set in order the solemn times even to the end of his life, that they should praise the holy name of the Lord, and magnify the holiness of God in the morning.

13The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn for ever: and he gave him a covenant of the kingdom, and a throne of glory in Israel.

14After him arose up a wise son, and for his sake he cast down all the power of the enemies.

15Solomon reigned in days of peace, and God brought all his enemies under him, that he might build a house in his name, and prepare a sanctuary for ever: O how wise wast thou in thy youth!

16And thou wast filled as a river with wisdom, and thy soul covered the earth.

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