Ben Sira 45:1-9

1 And He brought out of him a merciful man, who found favor in the sight of all flesh, even Moses, beloved of God and men, whose memory is blessed.
2 He made him like to the glorious saints, and magnified him, so that his enemies stood in fear of him.
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 showed him part of His glory.
4 He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness, and chose him out of all men.
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.
6 He exalted Aaron, a holy man like unto him, even his brother, of the tribe of Levi.
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.
8 He put upon him perfect glory; and strengthened him with rich garments, with breeches, with a long robe, and the ephod.
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, as a memorial for the children of His people;
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