Ben Sira 36:15

15 Give testimony unto those that Thou hast possessed from the beginning, and raise up prophets that have been in Thy name.

Ben Sira 36:15 In-Context

13 O be merciful unto Jerusalem, Thy holy city, the place of Thy rest.

14 Fill Zion with Thine unspeakable oracles, and Thy people with Thy glory.

15 Give testimony unto those that Thou hast possessed from the beginning, and raise up prophets that have been in Thy name.

16 Reward them that wait for Thee, and let Thy prophets be found faithful.

17 O Lord, hear the prayer of Thy servants, according to the blessing of Aaron over Thy people, that all they who dwell upon the earth may know that Thou art the Lord, the eternal God.