Ecclesiasticus 44
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1Let us now praise famous men,
And our fathers that begat us.
2The Lord #44.2 Gr. created.manifested in them great glory,
Even his mighty power from the beginning.
3Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms,
And were men renowned for their power,
# 44.3 Most authorities read They shall take counsel. Giving counsel by their understanding,
Such as have brought tidings #ch. 39.1.in prophecies:
4Leaders of the people by their counsels,
And by their understanding #44.4 The Greek text is here corrupt. men of learning for the people;
Wise were their words in their instruction:
5 # See ch. 47.8-10. Such as sought out musical tunes,
And set forth verses in writing:
6Rich men furnished with ability,
Living peaceably in their habitations:
7All these were honoured in their generations,
And were a glory in their days.
8There be of them, that have left a name behind them,
To declare their praises.
9And some there be, which have no memorial;
Who are perished as though they had not been,
#
Obad. 16. Wis. 2.2. And are become as though they had not been born;
And their children after them.
10But these were men of mercy,
Whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten.
11 #
Prov. 13.22. See Ps. 112.2. With their seed shall remain continually a good inheritance;
Their children are #44.11 Or in their testamentswithin the covenants.
12Their seed standeth fast,
And their children for their sakes.
13Their seed shall remain for ever,
And their glory shall #ch. 39.9.not be blotted out.
14 # Cp. Gen. 15.15. Their bodies were buried in peace,
And their name liveth to all generations.
15 # ch. 39.10. Peoples will declare their wisdom,
And the congregation telleth out their praise.
16 # See Gen. 5.24. ENOCH pleased the Lord, and was translated,
Being an example of repentance to all generations.
17 # See Gen. 6.9. Noah was found perfect and righteous;
In the season of wrath he was taken in exchange for the world;
#
1 Pet. 3.20. 2 Pet. 2.5. Therefore was there left a remnant unto the earth,
When the flood came.
18 #
Gen. 9.11. Everlasting covenants were made with him,
That all flesh should no more be blotted out by a flood.
19 # See Gen. 12.2 & 15.5. ABRAHAM was a great father of a multitude of nations;
And there was none found like him in glory;
20Who kept the law of the Most High,
And was taken into covenant with him:
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Gen. 17.10,11. In his flesh he established the covenant;
And #Gen. 22.1. Heb. 11.17.when he was proved, he was found faithful.
21 # See Gen. 22.16-18. Therefore he assured him by an oath,
That the nations should be blessed in his seed;
That he would multiply him #See Gen. 13.16.as the dust of the earth,
And exalt his seed #See Gen. 15.5.as the stars,
And cause them to inherit from sea to sea,
And #See Gen. 15.18.from the River unto the utmost part of the earth.
22 # See Gen. 26.3-5. In Isaac also did he establish likewise, for Abraham his father's sake,
The blessing of all men, and the covenant:
23And #Gen. 27.28,29 & 28.14.he made it rest upon the head of Jacob;
He acknowledged him in his blessings,
And gave to him by inheritance,
And divided his portions;
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Gen. 49.28. Among twelve tribes did he part them.
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