Sirach 24:16LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 16 of 47
"And I took root in an honourable people, and in the portion of my God his inheritance, and my abode is in the full assembly of saints."
In context
14From the beginning, and before the world, was I created, and unto the world to come I shall not cease to be, and in the holy dwelling place I have ministered before him.
15And so was I established in Sion, and in the holy city likewise I rested, and my power was in Jerusalem.
16And I took root in an honourable people, and in the portion of my God his inheritance, and my abode is in the full assembly of saints.
17I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress tree on mount Sion.
18I was exalted like a palm tree in Cades, and as a rose plant in Jericho: