Ecclesiasticus, 49

Douay-Rheims Version

1 The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer:

2 His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine.

3 He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness.

4 And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness.

5 Except David, and Ezechias, and Josias, all committed sin.

6 For the kings of Juda forsook the law of the most High, and despised the fear of God.

7 So they gave their kingdom to others, and their glory to a strange nation.

8 They burnt the chosen city of holiness, and made the streets thereof desolate according to the prediction of Jeremias.

9 For they treated him evil, who was consecrated a prophet from his mother's womb, to overthrow, and pluck up, and destroy, and to build again, and renew.

10 It was Ezechiel that saw the glorious vision, which was shewn him upon the chariot of cherubims.

11 For he made mention of the enemies under the figure of rain, and of doing good to them that shewed right ways.

12 And may the bones of the twelve prophets spring up out of their place: for they strengthened Jacob, and re- deemed themselves by strong faith.

13 How shall we magnify Zorobabel? for he was as a signet on the right hand;

14 In like manner Jesus the son of Josedec? who in their days built the house, and set up a holy temple to the Lord, prepared for everlasting glory.

15 And let Nehemias be a long time remembered, who raised up for us our walls that were cast down, and set up the gates and the bars, who rebuilt our houses.

16 No man was born upon earth like Henoch: for he also was taken up from the earth.

17 Nor as Joseph, who was a man born prince of his brethren, the support of his family, the ruler of his brethren, the stay of the people:

18 And his bones were visited, and after death they prophesied.

19 Seth and Sem obtained glory among men: and above every soul Adam in the beginning.




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Ecclesiastical 49 describes the history of Israel from the time of Joshua to the age of the prophets, emphasizing the importance of the righteous leaders and the punishment of those who abandoned the law of God. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:

Deuteronomy 31:7-8: "Then Moses called Joshua and said in the presence of all Israel:" Be strong and brave, for you will go with this people to the earth that the Lord swore to their ancestors that would give them, and you will help them take it in possession. The Lord himself will go before you and be with you; He will never leave it or abandon him. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged. "This verse talks about the passage of Moses' leadership to Joshua, highlighting the importance of courage and trust in God.

Judges 2:11-12: "Then the children of Israel did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baalins, and left the Lord God of his parents, who had taken them from the land of Egypt, and followed other gods among The gods of the peoples around them, and worshiped them, and provoked the Lord. " This verse describes the infidelity of the people of Israel to God, showing the consequences of disobedience.

2 Samuel 23:3-4: "The God of Israel spoke, the rock of Israel said to me, 'When someone rules justice upon men, when he rules in the fear of God, it is like the morning light when the sun shines, like a cloudless morning when the rain flourishes the grass on earth. '"This verse highlights the importance of justice and fear of God in the leadership of a ruler.

Isaiah 1:27: "Zion will be rescued with righteousness, and those who repent, with righteousness." This verse talks about the importance of repentance and justice, showing that those who turn to God will be redeemed.

Jeremiah 31:33: "This is the covenant I will do with the house of Israel after those days," says the Lord. "I will put my law in their heart and write it into their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." This verse talks about God's promise to put his law in the heart of the people of Israel, highlighting the importance of obedience and devotion to him.


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