6 rich men endowed with ability, living peaceably in their homes. (WEB) 7 All these were honored in their generations, and were outstanding in their days. (WEB) 8 Some of them have left a name behind them, so that others declare their praises. (WEB)
Sirach 44:6–8
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Sirach 44:12–14
12 Their offspring stand fast, with their children, for their sakes. (WEB) 13 Their offspring will remain forever. Their glory won’t be blotted out. (WEB) 14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB)
Psalms of Solomon 1:3–5
3 I thought in my heart that I was full of righteousness, Because I was well off and had become rich in children. (PSS) 4 Their wealth spread to the whole earth, And their glory unto the end of the earth. (PSS) 5 They were exalted unto the stars; They said they would never fan. (PSS)
Sirach 37:25–27
25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB) 26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever. (WEB) 27 My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it. (WEB)
Sirach 39:8–10
8 He will show the instruction which he has been taught and will glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord. (WEB) 9 Many will commend his understanding. So long as the world endures, it won’t be blotted out. His memory won’t depart. His name will live from generation… (WEB)
Job 21:7–9
7 Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? 8 Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes. 9 Their homes are safe from fear; no rod of punishment from God is upon them.
3 Maccabees 3:4–6
4 yet, as they worshiped God and observed his law, they made certain distinctions, and avoided certain things. Hence they appeared hateful to some people, (WEB) 5 although, as they adorned their conversation with works of righteousness, they had established themselves i… (WEB)
Baruch 3:17–19
17 those who had their pastime with the fowls of the air, and those who hoarded up silver and gold, in which people trust, and of their getting there is no end? (WEB) 18 For those who diligently sought silver, and were so anxious, and whose works are past finding out, (WEB) 19 they… (WEB)
2 Enoch 35:2–3
2 He who raises that generation, shall reveal to them the books of thy handwriting, of thy fathers, to them to whom he must point out the guardianship of the world, to the faithful men and workers of my pleasure, who do not acknowledge my name in vain. (2EN) 3 And they… (2EN)
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