What does Ecclesiasticus Chapter 50 say, and which statements belong to its speaker?

Ecclesiasticus 50 praises Simon son of Onias for strengthening the temple, its high walls and double building, preparing water storage compared with the sea, caring for his nation and enlarging the court entrance. His appearance receives a sequence of comparisons: star, moon, sun, rainbow, roses, lily, frankincense, fire, incense, a gold vessel adorned with stones, an olive budding and a tall cypress. The edition's explanation of vestments and authority remains separate.

At the altar, surrounded by priests, he receives portions and completes service to the highest King. Grape-blood libation is poured at the altar's foot. Aaron's sons shout and sound trumpets; the people fall down to pray while singers sound through the great house. Prayer continues until the office is finished. He then descends and raises hands over the people, glorifying the name with his lips; renewed prayer accompanies the display of divine power.

Petitions ask for joy, peace, mercy and deliverance, rather than certify those outcomes. The speaker's hostility toward Seir, the Philistines and Sichem is retained as his statement; the edition's explanation is separately attributed. Jesus son of Sirach of Jerusalem closes by identifying the instruction and praising those who keep it in heart and do it. Study alone is not substituted for that condition.