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Ecclesiasticus 44:4-8 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

4. And ruling over the present people, and by the strength of wisdom instructing the people in most holy words.

5. Such as by their skill sought out musical tunes, and published canticles of the scriptures.

6. Rich men in virtue, studying beautifulness: living at peace in their houses.

7. All these have gained glory in their generations, and were praised in their days.

8. They that were born of them have left a name behind them, that their praises might be related:

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