1. Greatest of his family, the glory of his people,was Simeon the priest, son of Jochanan,In whose time the house of God was renovated,in whose days the temple was reinforced.
2. In his time also the retaining wall was builtwith powerful turrets for the temple precincts.
3. In his time the reservoir was dug,a pool as vast as the sea.
4. He protected the people against brigandsand strengthened the city against the enemy.
5. How splendid he was as he looked out from the tent,as he came from behind the veil!
6. Like a star shining among the clouds,like the full moon at the festal season;
7. Like sun shining upon the temple of the King,like a rainbow appearing in the cloudy sky;
8. Like blossoms on the branches in springtime,like a lily by running waters;Like a green shoot on Lebanon in summer,