who can magnify
him as he is?

Sir 43:32
There are yet hid greater things than these be, for we have
seen but a few of his works.

Sir 43:33
For the Lord hath made all things; and to the godly hath he
given wisdom.

Sir 44:1
Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begat us.

Sir 44:2
The Lord hath wrought great glory by them through his great
power from the beginning.

Sir 44:3
Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for
their power, giving counsel by their understanding, and
declaring prophecies:

Sir 44:4
Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their
knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are
their instructions:

Sir 44:5
Such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in
writing:

Sir 44:6
Rich men furnished with ability, living peaceably in their
habitations:

Sir 44:7
All these were honoured in their generations, and were the
glory of their times.

Sir 44:8
There be of them, that have left a name behind them, that
their praises might be reported.

Sir 44:9
And some there be, which have no memorial; who are perished,
as though they had never been; and are become as though they had
never been born; and their children after them.

Sir 44:10
But these were merciful men, whose righteousness hath not
been forgotten.

Sir 44:11
With their seed shall continually remain a good inheritance,
and their children are within the covenant.

Sir 44:12
Their seed standeth fast, and their children for their sakes.

Sir 44:13
Their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not
be blotted out.

Sir 44:14
Their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth for
evermore.

Sir 44:15
The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation
will shew forth their praise.

Sir 44:16
Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example
of repentance to all generations.

Sir 44:17
Noah was found perfect and righteous; in the time of wrath he
was taken in exchange [for the world;] therefore was he left as
a remnant unto the earth, when the flood came.

Sir 44:18
An everlasting covenant was made with him, that all flesh
should perish no more by the flood.

Sir 44:19
Abraham was a great father of many people: in glory was there
none like unto him;

Sir 44:20
Who kept the law of the most High, and was in covenant with
him: he established the covenant in his flesh; and when he was
proved, he was found faithful.

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