What does Ecclesiasticus Chapter 49 say, and which statements belong to its speaker?

Ecclesiasticus 49 compares Josias' memory with a perfumer's preparation, honey in the mouth and music at a wine banquet. He directs the nation toward repentance and removes abominations. David, Ezechias and Josias stand as exceptions in the chapter's account of royal sin. Forsaking law and divine fear leads to the kingdom's transfer, burned city and desolate streets, as Jeremias foretold. His consecration from the womb and tasks of overthrowing, destroying, building and renewing are recalled.

Ezechiel's vision includes glory on the cherubim's chariot, followed by the difficult contrast concerning enemies and those keeping right ways. The twelve prophets receive a prayer for their bones and praise for strengthening Jacob. Zorobabel is likened to a signet on the right hand; Jesus son of Josedec accompanies restoration of the house and holy temple. Nehemias restores walls, gates, bars and houses.

Henoch is remembered as taken from earth. Joseph supports his family and people, and his bones are visited after death according to prophecy; the edition separately connects that remembrance with Exodus and Genesis. Seth and Sem receive glory, and Adam is placed above every soul in the beginning. These comparisons are not extended into a claim about superiority over all creation.