Bible, King James Version

Sir.44 Verses 1 to 14

[1] Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begat us.
[2] The Lord hath wrought great glory by them through his great power from the beginning.
[3] Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding, and declaring prophecies:
[4] Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions:
[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 honoured in their generations, and were the glory of their times.
[8] There be of them, that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.
[9] And some there be, which have no memorial; who are perished, as though they had never been; and are 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.