| Sirach 47:12
| And to the festivals he added beauty, and set in order the solemn times, even to the end of his life, that they should praise the holy name of the Lord, and magnify the holiness of God in the morning.
| Set. Literally, "adorned the times." --- Of his. Greek, "while they praised his holy name, and sounded forth holiness early." (Haydock) --- David strove to give all perfection to the sacred ceremonies of religion, that the people might be attracted to the tabernacle, (Calmet) and serve the Lord with gladness. (Haydock)
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