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Sirach 49:1-5 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. The memory of Josiahis like a blend of incense,prepared with skill by a perfumer.It will be sweet in the mouth, like honey,like music at a wine-drinking party.

2. He succeeded in turning aroundthe people,and he removed unlawful displaysof idolatry.

3. He directed his heart toward the Lord;at a time of lawlessness,he made devotion to God stronger.

4. Except for David, Hezekiah, and Josiah,all of them struck a bad chord,because they abandonedthe Law of the Most High.The kings of Judah came to an end.

5. They gave their power to othersand their glory to a foreign nation,

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