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Ben Sira 50:12

Listen to Ben Sira 50:12
12 When he received the portions from the hands of the priests, as he stood by the hearth of the altar with a garland of brothers around him, he was like a young cedar on Lebanon surrounded by the trunks of palm trees.

Ben Sira 50:12 In-Context

10 like an olive tree laden with fruit, and like a cypress towering in the clouds.
11 When he put on his glorious robe and clothed himself in perfect splendor, when he went up to the holy altar, he made the court of the sanctuary glorious.
12 When he received the portions from the hands of the priests, as he stood by the hearth of the altar with a garland of brothers around him, he was like a young cedar on Lebanon surrounded by the trunks of palm trees.
13 All the sons of Aaron in their splendor held the Lord's offering in their hands before the whole congregation of Israel.
14 Finishing the service at the altars, and arranging the offering to the Most High, the Almighty,
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, 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.

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