Sirach 49:2-4

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²He was led aright in converting the people,
and took away the abominations of iniquity.
³He set his heart upon the Lord;
in the days of wicked men he strengthened godliness.

⁴Except David and Hezeki′ah and Josi′ah
they all sinned greatly,
for they forsook the law of the Most High;
the kings of Judah came to an end;

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