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Sirach 45:9-13 Common English Bible (CEB)

9. He encircled Aaron with pomegranates,with a great number of gold bellsall around,in order to create a soundwhen he stepped,to make a sound that would be heardin the temple,as a reminder for the childrenof the Lord’s people.

10. He clothed Aaron with the priestly vest,with gold, blue, and purple,the work of an embroiderer,with the oracle of judgmentfor making the truth known;

11. with braided scarlet,the work of a craftsperson;with the precious stonesof an engraved sealin a gold setting,the work of a jeweler,as a memorial in engraved writingaccording to the numberof the tribes of Israel.

12. He set a gold crownupon his turban,carved with a sacred seal,an item worthy of praise,a work of strength,desirable objects to look at,richly adorned.

13. Before Aaron, such beautiful thingshad not existed.No stranger will ever wear them,but only his sons and his descendantsfor all time.

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