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Sirach 24:8-12 Common English Bible (CEB)

8. “Then the creator of all thingsgave me a command;the one who created me pitched my tentand said, ‘Make your dwelling in Jacob,and let Israel receive your inheritance.’

9. Before the ages, from the beginning,he created me,and till eternity I will never fail.

10. I ministered before him in the holy tent,and so I was established in Zion.

11. In the same way, he madethe dearly loved city my resting placeand established my authorityin Jerusalem.

12. I took root in a glorified people;among the people the Lord chosefor his inheritance.

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