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Solomon

12 After him a wise son rose up
    who because of him lived in security:[a]
13 Solomon reigned in an age of peace,
    because God made all his borders tranquil,
so that he might build a house in his name
    and provide a sanctuary to stand for ever.
14 How wise you were when you were young!
    You overflowed like the Nile[b] with understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 47:12 Heb: Gk in a broad place
  2. Sirach 47:14 Heb: Gk a river

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