Sirach 50:1-5

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

50 Simon the high priest, the son of Onias, who in his life propped up the house, and in his days fortified the temple.

² By him also the height of the temple was founded, the double building and the high walls of the temple.

³ In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure.

⁴ He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction.

⁵ He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court.