Ben Sira 47:9

9 He put singers at the altar to provide beautiful music.

Ben Sira 47:9 In-Context

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.
10 He set the times of the festivals throughout the year and made them splendid occasions; the Temple rang with the Lord's praises all day long.
11 The Lord forgave David's sin and established his power forever. He made a covenant with him that he and his descendants would reign in splendor over Israel.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.