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WisdomSirach 45:1–5
Sirach 45:1–5 praises Moses in careful, weighty language. Rather than retelling a story, it gathers key descriptions of who he was, what God did for him, and why he received God’s commandments.
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WisdomSirach 45:6–22
Sirach 45:6–22 praises Aaron by describing the priesthood God gave him. The passage highlights his covenant, his sacred garments, his priestly work, the judgement on those who opposed him, and the Lord as his inheritance.
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WisdomSirach 46:1–10
Sirach 46:1–10 praises Joshua and Caleb for strong, faithful courage. The passage remembers leadership, prayer to God, resistance to sinful pressure, and a clear example for Israel about following the Lord.
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WisdomSirach 46:11–12
These two verses speak a blessing over judges remembered for their conduct. The passage focuses on what marked them and on the honour wished for them after death and in the lives of their children.
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WisdomSirach 46:13–20
Sirach 46:13–20 praises Samuel as the Lord’s prophet, judge, and faithful speaker. The passage highlights judging by the Lord’s law, calling on the Lord under pressure, personal integrity, and prophecy before and after his sleep.
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WisdomSirach 47:1–11
Sirach 47:1–11 briefly links Nathan with David, then praises David’s strength, victories, thanksgiving, and ordered worship.
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WisdomSirach 47:12–22
Sirach 47:12–22, from the Catholic additional books, praises Solomon’s wisdom, peace, and renown, then laments his failure.
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WisdomSirach 47:23–25
These verses from Sirach give a brief wisdom summary about two rulers after Solomon. The writer uses their names to show how poor counsel, sin, and growing wickedness can damage a people and lead to judgement.
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WisdomSirach 48:1–11
Sirach 48:1–11 praises Elijah in vivid poetic language. The teacher addresses him directly, recalls deeds, departure and a restorative role, then blesses those who saw him and those beautified with love before saying, “we also shall surely live.”
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WisdomSirach 48:12–16
Sirach 48:12–16 praises Elisha’s strength and wonders, then turns sharply to the people’s response.
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WisdomSirach 48:17–25
Sirach 48:17–25 praises Hezekiah and Isaiah during a time of invasion, fear and rescue. The passage highlights practical preparation, urgent prayer, the Lord’s mercy, and Isaiah’s faithful role as a prophet who brought help and comfort.
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WisdomSirach 49:1–3
These verses honour Josiah with warm, joyful language. Sirach does not retell a full story here.
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WisdomSirach 49:4–7
In this passage from Sirach, the writer looks back on Judah’s kings, the loss of the city, and Jeremiah’s calling.
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WisdomSirach 49:8–10
Sirach briefly honours Ezekiel and the twelve prophets. It recalls Ezekiel’s vision of glory, includes a compressed sentence about enemies in rainstorm and good for those walking rightly, and connects the prophets’ remembrance with comfort and confident hope.
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WisdomSirach 49:11–13
Sirach 49:11–13 praises three leaders with vivid, memorable lines. The passage does not tell a full story here.
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WisdomSirach 49:14–16
These verses name Enoch, Joseph, Shem, Seth and Adam, and briefly state why they are honoured.
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WisdomSirach 50:1–4
Sirach 50:1 to 4 praises Simon son of Onias by naming practical work he did for the temple, its walls, the water supply, and the city’s safety.
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WisdomSirach 50:5–21
Sirach 50:5–21 praises a priestly ministry that gathers people for worship. The passage uses rich comparisons, then traces offering, music, prayer and blessing in an ordered pattern centred on the Most High.
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WisdomSirach 50:22–24
These verses end with blessing, prayer, and hope. They speak directly to God’s kindness and ask for lasting peace, joy, mercy, and deliverance.
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WisdomSirach 50:25–26
These two verses use strong, sharp language to name three neighbouring groups with contempt.
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WisdomSirach 50:27–29
In these verses, the writer identifies himself and describes his written instruction. He says what he has written, names the person who benefits from it, and states the result of practising the teachings.
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WisdomSirach 51:1–12
Sirach 51:1–12 is a thanksgiving prayer. The speaker praises God for rescue from danger, false speech, and the nearness of death, then explains how prayer and remembered mercy lead to renewed praise.
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WisdomSirach 51:13–22
This passage speaks in a personal voice about seeking wisdom while young and continuing that search faithfully.
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WisdomSirach 51:23–30
Sirach 51:23–30 is a direct appeal to people who need wisdom. The speaker invites them to learn, describes their need, and urges them to accept instruction with effort, joy, and trust in God’s timing.
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