Ben Sira 49:16

16 Shem and Seth and Enosh were honored, but above every other created living being was Adam.

Ben Sira 49:16 In-Context

14 Few have ever been created on earth like Enoch, for he was taken up from the earth.

15 Nor was anyone ever born like Joseph; even his bones were cared for.

16 Shem and Seth and Enosh were honored, but above every other created living being was Adam.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb: Gk [Shem and Seth were honored by people]