Ben Sira 44:5-15

5 such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in writing;
6 rich men furnished with ability, living peaceably in their habitations.
7 All these were honored in their generations, and were the glory of their times.
8 There be some of them that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.
9 And some there be, who have no memorial, who have perished, as though they had never been, and have become as though they had never been born, and their children after them.
10 But these were merciful men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten.
11 With their seed shall continually remain a good inheritance, and their children are within the covenant.
12 Their seed standeth fast, and their children for their sakes.
13 Their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not be blotted out.
14 Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name liveth for evermore.
15 The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will show forth their praise.
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