Good News Translation
The reservoir, as big as the bronze tank, was dug while he was in office.

New Revised Standard Version
In his days a water cistern was dug, a reservoir like the sea in circumference.

Contemporary English Version
Simon also dug a cistern as big as the large bronze bowl called "the Sea."

New American Bible
In his time the reservoir was dug, a pool as vast as the sea.

Douay-Rheims Bible
In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure.

In his days the wells of water flowed out, and they were filled as the sea above measure.

Sirach 50:1
Simon the high priest, the son of Onias, who in his life propped up the house, and in his days fortified the temple.

Sirach 50:2
By him also the height of the temple was founded, the double building and the high walls of the temple.

Sirach 50:4
He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction.

Sirach 50:5
He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court.