Sirach 45:8–12

⁸He clothed him with superb perfection,

and strengthened him with the symbols of authority,

the linen breeches, the long robe, and the ephod.

⁹And he encircled him with pomegranates,

with very many golden bells round about,

to send forth a sound as he walked,

to make their ringing heard in the temple

as a reminder to the sons of his people;

¹⁰with a holy garment, of gold and blue

and purple, the work of an embroiderer;

with the oracle of judgment, Urim and Thummim;

¹¹with twisted scarlet, the work of a craftsman;

with precious stones engraved like signets,

in a setting of gold, the work of a jeweler,

for a reminder, in engraved letters,

according to the number of the tribes of Israel;

¹²with a gold crown upon his turban,

inscribed like a signet with “Holiness,”

a distinction to be prized, the work of an expert,

the delight of the eyes, richly adorned.