Sirach 49:1LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 1 of 19

"The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer:"
— Sirach 49:1

In context

1The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer:

2His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine.

3He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness.