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Sirach 45:9–12

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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.

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