Ben Sira 47:9

9 He placed singers before the altar, to make sweet melody with their voices.

Ben Sira 47:9 In-Context

7 For he wiped out his enemies on every side, and annihilated his adversaries the Philistines; he crushed their power even to this day.

8 In all that he did he gave thanks to the Holy One, the Most High, with ascriptions of glory; he sang praise with all his heart, and he loved his Maker.

9 He placed singers before the altar, to make sweet melody with their voices.

10 He gave beauty to the feasts, and arranged their times throughout the year, while they praised God's holy name, and the sanctuary resounded from early morning.

11 The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his power for ever; he gave him the covenant of kings and a throne of glory in Israel.