Ben Sira 47:7

7 He wiped out all his enemies and permanently crushed the Philistines, so that they never again became a threat.

Ben Sira 47:7 In-Context

5 He prayed to the Lord, the Most High, and was given the strength to kill that famous soldier, so that the nations would have respect for the power of his people.
6 The people honored him for killing his tens of thousands, and when he was crowned king, they praised him for being chosen by the Lord.
7 He wiped out all his enemies and permanently crushed the Philistines, so that they never again became a threat.
8 In everything David did, he gave thanks and praise to the Holy Lord, the Most High. He loved his Creator and sang praises to him with all his heart.
9 He put singers at the altar to provide beautiful music.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.