Sirach 50:3 CPDV

¹  Simon, the high priest, son of Onias: in his life, he propped up the house, and in his days, he strengthened the temple.

²  Even the height of the temple was established by him: the double building and the high walls of the temple.

³  In his days, waters flowed out from the wells, and these were full beyond measure, like the sea.

⁴  He cared for his nation, and he freed it from perdition.

⁵  He prevailed, so as to enlarge the city. And he obtained glory by his behavior among the people. And he enlarged the entrance of the house and of the atrium.