Good News Translation
He followed the correct policy of reforming the nation and removed the horrors of idolatry.

New Revised Standard Version
He did what was right by reforming the people, and removing the wicked abominations.

Contemporary English Version
He did right and led the nation to get rid of its idols and turn back to God.

New American Bible
For he grieved over our betrayals, and destroyed the abominable idols.

Douay-Rheims Bible
His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine.

His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine.

Sirach 48:28
He showed what should come to pass for ever, and secret things before they came.

Sirach 49:1
The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer:

Sirach 49:3
He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness.

Sirach 49:4
And he directed his heart towards the Lord, and in the days of sinners he strengthened godliness.