9
Many will praise his understanding, and it will never be blotted out; his memory will not disappear, and his name will live through all generations.
10
Nations will declare his wisdom, and the congregation will proclaim his praise;
11
if he lives long, he will leave a name greater than a thousand, and if he goes to rest, it is enough for him.
12
I have yet more to say, which I have thought upon, and I am filled, like the moon at the full.
13
Listen to me, O you holy sons, and bud like a rose growing by a stream of water;
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.