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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 47:8-12 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

8. In everything David did, he gave thanks and praise to the Holy Lord, the Most High. He loved his Creator and sang praises to him with all his heart.

9. He put singers at the altar to provide beautiful music.

10. He set the times of the festivals throughout the year and made them splendid occasions; the Temple rang with the Lord's praises all day long.

11. The Lord forgave David's sin and established his power for ever. He made a covenant with him that he and his descendants would reign in splendour over Israel.

12. David prepared the way well for his son, a wise man, to rule after him.

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