Additional Sirach 51 text
In one Hebrew manuscript of Ben Sira, the following verse is included
between verses 12 and 13 of Sirach 51. (NRSV translation)
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the God of praises, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the guardian of Israel, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to him who formed all things, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the redeemer of Israel, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to him who gathers the dispersed of Israel, for his mercy endures
forever;
Give thanks to him who rebuilt his city and his sanctuary, for his mercy endures
forever;
Give thanks to him who makes a horn to sprout for the house of David, for his
mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to him who has chosen the sons of Zadok to be priests, for his
mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the shield of Abraham, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the rock of Isaac, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the mighty one of Jacob, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to him who has chosen Zion, for his mercy endures forever;
Give thanks to the King of the kings of kings, for his mercy endures forever;
He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his loyal ones.
For the children of Israel, the people close to him.
Praise the LORD!
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