Sirach 50:6–9

Like a morning-star from between the clouds,

And like the full moon on the feast-days;

Like the sun shining upon the Temple of the Most High,

And like the rainbow becoming visible in the cloud;

Like a flower on the branches in the days of the first-fruits,

And as a lily by the water-brooks,

As the sprout of Lebanon on summer days,

And as the fire of incense in the censer;

Like a golden vesselbeautifully wrought,

Adorned with all manner of precious stones;