Sirach 47:13 - Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord purged his sins, and he exalted his horn forever. And he gave him the covenant of the kingdom, and a throne of glory in Israel. Tuilleadh leaganachaCommon English Bible Solomon reigned at a time of peace. God gave him tranquillity on every side, so that he might build a house for God’s name and prepare a sanctuary that would last forever. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The Lord took away his sine, and exalted his horn for ever: and he gave him a covenant of the kingdom, and a throne of glory in Israel. Good News Translation (US Version) There was no war while Solomon was king. God gave him peace on all his borders, so that he could build for the Lord a Temple which would stand forever. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Solomon reigned in days of peace. God gave him rest all around, that he might set up a house for his name, and prepare a sanctuary forever. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition the Lord kept enemies from attacking Israel. And so, Solomon ruled in a time of peace, because he had been chosen to build the Lord a temple that would last forever. Good News Bible (Anglicised) There was no war while Solomon was king. God gave him peace on all his borders, so that he could build for the Lord a Temple which would stand for ever. |