OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 45:2

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He made him equal to the glory of the saints, and magnified him in the fears of his enemies.

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Verse 2. Saints, patriarchs or angels, as he saw God face to face.—Enemies. The Egyptians, Amalecites, and all who rebelled against God.—Cease. Removing the scourges which he had inflicted. His serpent devoured those of the magicians, who were confounded before him.

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