1. Simon, the high priest, son of Onias: in his life, he propped up the house, and in his days, he strengthened the temple.
2. Even the height of the temple was established by him: the double building and the high walls of the temple.
3. In his days, waters flowed out from the wells, and these were full beyond measure, like the sea.
4. He cared for his nation, and he freed it from perdition.
5. He prevailed, so as to enlarge the city. And he obtained glory by his behavior among the people. And he enlarged the entrance of the house and of the atrium.
6. He shined in his days like the morning star through the midst of a cloud, and like the full moon.