Sirach 47:11

11 The Lord took away David's sins, and he exalted his power forever. He established his kingdom by agreement; and a glorious throne in Israel.

Sirach 47:11 In-Context

9 He appointed singers with harps before the altar to make sweet melody with their sounds.

10 He brought dignity to the festivals, and he adorned the whole cycle of sacred seasons, as they were praising God's holy name, and from early morning the sanctuary resounded.

11 The Lord took away David's sins, and he exalted his power forever. He established his kingdom by agreement; and a glorious throne in Israel.

12 After David a well-instructed son arose, and because of David, he enjoyed a large kingdom.

13 Solomon reigned at a time of peace. God gave him tranquillity on every side, so that he might build a house for God's name and prepare a sanctuary that would last forever.

Footnotes

• [a] LXX horn