The Builder Who Dug a Cistern Like the Sea

Ben Sira 50:7

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

In whose generation a cistern was digged (H); A pit (or store) like the sea (?) in its abundance.

In whose days a wall was built; A bulwark of refuge (?) in the temple of the King.

Who took thought for his people against the spoiler; And fortified his city against the besieger.

How glorious was he when he looked forth from the tent; And when he went out from the house of the veil!

As the morning star from amid thick clouds; And as the full moon in the days of (?) the solemn feast.

And as the sun dawning upon (?) the temple of the King; And as rainbow seen in the cloud.

Themes

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