Sir 45:1 

And he brought out of him a merciful man, which found favour 

in the sight of all flesh, even Moses, beloved of God and men, 

whose memorial is blessed. 

Sir 45:2 

He made him like to the glorious saints, and magnified him, 

so that his enemies stood in fear of him. 

Sir 45:3 

By his words he caused the wonders to cease, and he made him 

glorious in the sight of kings, and gave him a commandment for 

his people, and shewed him part of his glory. 

Sir 45:4 

He sanctified him in his faithfuless and meekness, and chose 

him out of all men. 

Sir 45:5 

He made him to hear his voice, and brought him into the dark 

cloud, and gave him commandments before his face, even the law 

of life and knowledge, that he might teach Jacob his covenants, 

and Israel his judgments. 

Sir 45:6 

He exalted Aaron, an holy man like unto him, even his 

brother, of the tribe of Levi. 

Sir 45:7 

An everlasting covenant he made with him and gave him the 

priesthood among the people; he beautified him with comely 

ornaments, and clothed him with a robe of glory. 

Sir 45:8 

He put upon him perfect glory; and strengthened him with rich 

garments, with breeches, with a long robe, and the ephod. 

Sir 45:9 

And he compassed him with pomegranates, and with many golden 

bells round about, that as he went there might be a sound, and a 

noise made that might be heard in the temple, for a memorial to 

the children of his people; 

Sir 45:10 

With an holy garment, with gold, and blue silk, and purple, 

the work of the embroidere, with a breastplate of judgment, and 

with Urim and Thummim; 

Sir 45:11 

With twisted scarlet, the work of the cunning workman, with 

precious stones graven like seals, and set in gold, the work of 

the jeweller, with a writing engraved for a memorial, after the 

number of the tribes of Israel. 

Sir 45:12 

He set a crown of gold upon the mitre, wherein was engraved 

Holiness, an ornament of honour, a costly work, the desires of 

the eyes, goodly and beautiful. 

Sir 45:13 

Before him there were none such, neither did ever any 

stranger put them on, but only his children and his children's 

children perpetually. 

Sir 45:14 

Their sacrifices shall be wholly consumed every day twice 

continually. 

Sir 45:15 

Moses consecrated him, and anointed him with holy oil: this 

was appointed unto him by an everlasting covenant, and to his 

seed, so long as the heavens should remain, that they should 

minister unto him, and execute the office of the priesthood, and 

bless the people in his name. 

Sir 45:16 

He chose him out of all men living to offer sacrifices to the 

Lord, incense, and a sweet savour, for a memorial, to make 

reconciliation for his people. 

Sir 45:17 

He gave unto him his commandments, and authority in the 

statutes of judgments, that he should teach Jacob the 

testimonies, and inform Israel in his laws. 

Sir 45:18 

Strangers conspired together against him, and maligned him in 

the wilderness, even the men that were of Dathan's and Abiron's 

side, and the congregation of Core, with fury and wrath. 

Sir 45:19 

This the Lord saw, and it displeased him, and in his wrathful 

indignation were they consumed: he did wonders upon them, to 

consume them with the fiery flame. 

Sir 45:20 

But he made Aaron more honourable, and gave him an heritage, 

and divided unto him the firstfruits of the increase; especially 

he prepared bread in abundance: 

Sir 45:21 

For they eat of the sacrifices of the Lord, which he gave 

unto him and his seed. 

Sir 45:22 

Howbeit in the land of the people he had no inheritance, 

neither had he any portion among the people: for the Lord 

himself is his portion and inheritance. 

Sir 45:23 

The third in glory is Phinees the son of Eleazar, because he 

had zeal in the fear of the Lord, and stood up with good courage 

of heart: when the people were turned back, and made 

reconciliation for Israel. 

Sir 45:24 

Therefore was there a covenant of peace made with him, that 

he should be the chief of the sanctuary and of his people, and 

that he and his posterity should have the dignity of the 

priesthood for ever: 

Sir 45:25 

According to the covenant made with David son of Jesse, of 

the tribe of Juda, that the inheritance of the king should be to 

his posterity alone: so the inheritance of Aaron should also be 

unto his seed. 

Sir 45:26 

God give you wisdom in your heart to judge his people in 

righteousness, that their good things be not abolished, and that 

their glory may endure for ever.