Treasury of Scripture Knowledge The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer: Sirach 48:27With a great spirit he saw the things that are to come to pass at last, and comforted the mourners in Sion. Sirach 48:28 He showed what should come to pass for ever, and secret things before they came. Sirach 49:2 His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine. Sirach 49:3 He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness. Context Sirach 49… 1The memory of Josias is like the composition of a sweet smell made by the art of a perfumer: 2His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine.… Cross References Sirach 48:27 With a great spirit he saw the things that are to come to pass at last, and comforted the mourners in Sion. Sirach 48:28 He showed what should come to pass for ever, and secret things before they came. Sirach 49:2 His remembrance shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, and as music at a banquet of wine. Sirach 49:3 He was directed by God unto the repentance of the nation, and he took away the abominations of wickedness. |