Ben Sira 50:20

20 Then Simon came down from the altar, raised his hands over the whole assembly of Israel, and reverently pronounced the blessing from the Lord, 1

Ben Sira 50:20 In-Context

18 Then the choir began to sing his praises, and the beautiful music rang out.
19 The people kept praying to the merciful Lord Most High until the service of worship had come to a close.
20 Then Simon came down from the altar, raised his hands over the whole assembly of Israel, and reverently pronounced the blessing from the Lord,
21 while the people bowed a second time in worship to receive that blessing from the Most High.
22 Now then, give praise to the God of the universe, who has done great things everywhere, who brings us up from the time we are born, and deals with us mercifully.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 50.20Numbers 6.24-27.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.