OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 49:1

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The memory of Josiah is like the composition of incense prepared by the work of the perfumer. It will be sweet as honey in every mouth, and like music at a banquet of wine.

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Verse 1. Perfumer. The Scripture reproaches this king alone with no fault. Calmet.

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