ir 44:21
Therefore he assured him by an oath, that he would bless the
nations in his seed, and that he would multiply him as the dust
of the earth, and exalt his seed as the stars, and cause them to
inherit from sea to sea, and from the river unto the utmost part
of the land.

Sir 44:22
With Isaac did he establish likewise [for Abraham his
father's sake] the blessing of all men, and the covenant, And
made it rest upon the head of Jacob. He acknowledged him in his
blessing, and gave him an heritage, and divided his portions;
among the twelve tribes did he part them.

Sir 45:1
And he brought out of him a merciful man, which found favour
in the sight of all flesh, even Moses, beloved of God and men,
whose memorial is blessed.

Sir 45:2
He made him like to the glorious saints, and magnified him,
so that his enemies stood in fear of him.

Sir 45:3
By his words he caused the wonders to cease, and he made him
glorious in the sight of kings, and gave him a commandment for
his people, and shewed him part of his glory.

Sir 45:4
He sanctified him in his faithfuless and meekness, and chose
him out of all men.

Sir 45:5
He made him to hear his voice, and brought him into the dark
cloud, and gave him commandments before his face, even the law
of life and knowledge, that he might teach Jacob his covenants,
and Israel his judgments.

Sir 45:6
He exalted Aaron, an holy man like unto him, even his
brother, of the tribe of Levi.

Sir 45:7
An everlasting covenant he made with him and gave him the
priesthood among the people; he beautified him with comely
ornaments, and clothed him with a robe of glory.

Sir 45:8
He put upon him perfect glory; and strengthened him with rich
garments, with breeches, with a long robe, and the ephod.

Sir 45:9
And he compassed him with pomegranates, and with many golden
bells round about, that as he went there might be a sound, and a
noise made that might be heard in the temple, for a memorial to
the children of his people;

Sir 45:10
With an holy garment, with gold, and blue silk, and purple,
the work of the embroidere, with a breastplate of judgment, and
with Urim and Thummim;

Sir 45:11
With twisted scarlet, the work of the cunning workman, with
precious stones graven like seals, and set in gold, the work of
the jeweller, with a writing engraved for a memorial, after the
number of the tribes of Israel.

Sir 45:12
He set a crown of gold upon the mitre, wherein was engraved
H