Siracide 45

NOVA VULGATA	NEW JERUSALEM
1 dilectum a Deo et hominibus Moysen, cuius memoria in benedictione est.	1 From Jacob's stock he produced a generous man who found favour in the eyes of al humanity, belovedby God and people, Moses, of blessed memory.
2 Similem illum fecit in gloria sanctorum et magnificavit eum in timore inimicorum et in verbis suis signa acceleravit.	2 He made him the equal of the holy ones in glory and made him strong, to the terror of his enemies.
3 Glorificavit illum in conspectu regum et ius dedit illi ad populum suum et ostendit illi gloriam suam.	3 By the word of Moses, he made prodigies cease and raised him high in the respect of kings; he gavehim commandments for his people, and showed him something of his glory.
4 In fide et lenitate ipsius sanctum fecit illum et elegit eum ex omni carne.	4 For his loyalty and gentleness he sanctified him, choosing him alone out of al human beings;
5 Auditam fecit illi vocem suam et induxit illum in nubem;	5 he al owed him to hear his voice, and led him into the darkness;
6 et dedit illi coram praecepta et legem vitae et disciplinae, docere Iacob testamentum suum et iudicia sua Israel.	6 he gave him the commandments face to face, the law of life and knowledge, to teach Jacob hisordinances and Israel his decrees. He raised up Aaron, a holy man like Moses, his brother, of the tribe of Levi.
7 Excelsum fecit Aaron sanctum similem ei, fratrem eius de tribu Levi.	7 He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the people. He adorned himwith impressive vestments, he dressed him in a robe of glory.
8 Statuit illum in testamentum aeternum et dedit illi sacerdotium gentis, et beatificavit illum in gloria	8 He clothed him in glorious perfection and invested him with rich ornaments, the breeches, the longrobe, the ephod.
9 et circumcinxit eum zona gloriae. Et induit eum perfecto decore et coronavit eum in vasis virtutis:	9 To surround the robe he gave him pomegranates, and many gold bel s al round to chime at every step,for their sound to be heard in the Temple as a reminder to the children of his people;
10 femoralia et tunicam et umerale posuit ei et cinxit illum tintinnabulis aureis, malis granatis plurimis in gyro,	10 and a sacred vestment of gold and aquamarine and scarlet, the work of an embroiderer; the pectoralof judgement, the urim and thummim, of plaited crimson, the work of a craftsman;
11 ut daret sonitum in incessu suo, auditum faceret sonitum in templo in memoriam filiis gentis suae.	11 precious stones cut like seals mounted in gold, the work of a jeweller, as a reminder with theirengraved inscriptions of the number of the tribes of Israel;
12 Stola sancta auro et hyacintho et purpura, opus textile rationale iudicii et cingulum,	12 and a golden diadem on his turban, engraved with the seal of consecration; superb ornamentation,magnificent work, adornment to delight the eye.
13 tortum coccum opere artificis, gemmae pretiosae super rationale in ligatura auri, opere lapidarii sculptis, in memoriam cum scriptura sculpta secundum numerum tribuum Israel.	13 There had never been such lovely things before him, and no one else has ever put them on, but onlyhis own sons, and his descendants for all time.
14 Corona aurea super mitram eius, lamina cum signo sanctitatis, gloria honoris, opus virtutis et desideria oculorum, perfecta pulchritudo.	14 His sacrifices were to be burnt entirely, twice each day and for ever.
15 Sic pulchra ante ipsum non fuerunt talia in sempiternum;	15 Moses consecrated him and anointed him with holy oil; and this was an everlasting covenant for him,and for his descendants as long as the heavens endure, that he should preside over worship, act as priest, andbless the people in the name of the Lord.
16 non induet illa alienigena aliquis, sed tantum filii ipsius soli et nepotes eius per omne tempus.	16 He chose him out of al the living to offer sacrifices to the Lord, incense and perfume as a memorial tomake expiation for the people.
17 Sacrificium ipsius consumitur igne cotidie iuge bis.	17 He entrusted him with his commandments, committed to him the statutes of the Law for him to teachJacob his decrees and enlighten Israel on his Law.
18 Complevit Moyses manus eius et unxit illum oleo sancto.	18 Others plotted against him, they were jealous of him in the desert, Dathan and Abiram and their men,Korah and his crew in fury and rage.
19 Factum est illi in testamentum aeternum et semini eius sicut dies caeli: ministrare illi et fungi sacerdotio et benedicere populum suum in nomine eius.	19 The Lord saw it and was displeased, his raging fury made an end of them; he worked miracles onthem, consuming them by his flaming fire.
20 Ipsum elegit ab omni vivente offerre sacrificium Deo, incensum et adipes et incendere bonum odorem et memoriale et placare pro populo suo.	20 And he added to Aaron's glory, he gave him an inheritance; he allotted him the offerings of the first-fruits, before al else, as much bread as he could want.
21 Et dedit illi in praeceptis suis potestatem, in testamentis iudiciorum: docere Iacob testimonia et in lege sua lucem dare Israel.	21 Thus they eat the sacrifices of the Lord which he gave to him and his posterity.
22 Quia contra illum steterunt alieni, et propter invidiam circumdederunt illum homines in deserto, qui erant cum Dathan et Abiram, et congregatio Core in iracundia furoris sui.	22 But of the people's territory he inherits nothing, he alone of all the people has no share, 'For I myselfam your share and heritage.'
23 Vidit Dominus Deus, et non placuit illi, et consumpti sunt in impetu iracundiae eius.	23 Phinehas son of Eleazar is third in glory because of his zeal in the fear of the Lord, because he stoodfirm when the people revolted, with a staunch and courageous heart; and in this way made expiation for Israel.
24 Fecit illis monstra et consumpsit illos in flamma ignis.	24 Hence a covenant of peace was sealed with him, making him governor of both sanctuary and people,and securing to him and his descendants the high priestly dignity for ever.
25 Et addidit Aaron gloriam et dedit illi hereditatem et primitias frugum terrae divisit illi.	25 There was also a covenant with David son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, a royal succession byexclusively linear descent, but the succession of Aaron passes to al his descendants.
26 Panem ipsis in primis paravit in satietatem, nam et sacrificia Domini edent, quae dedit illi et semini eius.	26 May God endow your hearts with wisdom to judge his people uprightly, so that the virtues of yourancestors may never fade, and their glory may pass to all their descendants!
27 Ceterum in terra gentis non hereditabit, et pars non est illi in gente: ipse est enim pars eius et hereditas.
28 Et Phinees filius Eleazari tertius in gloria est, zelando timorem Domini;
29 et stetit in ruptura pro gente, in bonitate et alacritate animae suae placuit Deo pro lsrael.
30 Ideo statuit illi testamentum pacis, principem sanctorum et gentis suae, ut sit illi et semini eius sacerdotii dignitas in aeternum.
31 Et testamentum David regi filio Iesse de tribu Iudae, hereditas viri coram gloria eius, hereditas Aaron et semini eius. Det vobis sapientiam in cor vestrum iudicare gentem suam in iustitia, ne abolerentur bona ipsorum, et gloria ipsorum in generationes aeternas.