{50:1} Simon, the high priest, son of Onias: in his life, he propped up the house, and in his days, he strengthened the temple.
{50:2} Even the height of the temple was established by him: the double building and the high walls of the temple.
{50:3} In his days, waters flowed out from the wells, and these were full beyond measure, like the sea.
{50:4} He cared for his nation, and he freed it from perdition.
{50:5} He prevailed, so as to enlarge the city. And he obtained glory by his behavior among the people. And he enlarged the entrance of the house and of the atrium.