Wisdom of Ben Sira 46:12-14

New Catholic Bible

¹² May their bones send forth new life from the grave,
    and may the names of those illustrious men
    live again in their children.

¹³ Honored among his people and beloved by his Creator,
    pledged in a vow from his mother’s womb,
and consecrated to the Lord in the prophetic office
    was Samuel, the judge who offered sacrifice.
At God’s word, he established the monarchy
    and anointed rulers of his people.
¹⁴ He judged the community according to the law of the Lord,
    and the Lord watched over the people of Jacob.