Good News Translation
They stay in the places assigned to them by the Holy One and never relax their dutiful watch.

New Revised Standard Version
On the orders of the Holy One they stand in their appointed places; they never relax in their watches.

Contemporary English Version
They never rest but stand guard where he has placed them.

New American Bible
By the LORD’s command the moon keeps its appointed place, and does not fade as the stars keep watch.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven; the Lord enlighteneth the world on high.

The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven; the Lord enlighteneth the world on high.

Sirach 43:8
The month is called after her name, increasing wonderfully in her perfection.

Sirach 43:9
Being an instrument of the armies on high, shining gloriously in the firmament of heaven.

Sirach 43:11
By the words of the holy one they stand in judgment, and shall never fall in their watches.

Sirach 43:12
Look upon the rainbow, and bless him that made it: it is very beautiful in its brightness.