Sirach 49:2-4

Common English Bible

² He succeeded in turning around
the people,
    and he removed unlawful displays
    of idolatry.
³ He directed his heart toward the Lord;
    at a time of lawlessness,
    he made devotion to God stronger.

⁴ Except for David, Hezekiah, and Josiah,
        all of them struck a bad chord,
        because they abandoned
        the Law of the Most High.
    The kings of Judah came to an end.