1 Greatest of his family, the glory of his people,was Simeon the priest, son of Jochanan,In whose time the house of God was renovated,in whose days the temple was reinforced.
2 In his time also the retaining wall was builtwith powerful turrets for the temple precincts.
3 In his time the reservoir was dug,a pool as vast as the sea.
4 He protected the people against brigandsand strengthened the city against the enemy.
5 How splendid he was as he looked out from the tent,as he came from behind the veil!
6 Like a star shining among the clouds,like the full moon at the festal season;