Sirach 49:9
King James VersionSource notes
“For he made mention of the enemies under the figure of the rain, and directed them that went right.”
Context
6They burnt the chosen city of the sanctuary, and made the streets desolate, according to the prophecy of Jeremias.
7For they entreated him evil, who nevertheless was a prophet, sanctified in his mother’s womb, that he might root out, and afflict, and destroy; and that he might build up also, and plant.
8It was Ezekiel who saw the glorious vision, which was shewed him upon the chariot of the cherubims.
9For he made mention of the enemies under the figure of the rain, and directed them that went right.
10And of the twelve prophets let the memorial be blessed, and let their bones flourish again out of their place: for they comforted Jacob, and delivered them by assured hope.
11How shall we magnify Zorobabel? even he was as a signet on the right hand:
12So was Jesus the son of Josedec: who in their time builded the house, and set up an holy temple to the Lord, which was prepared for everlasting glory.