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Vulgate (Latin)   
Simon Onii filius sacerdos magnus qui in vita sua suffulsit domum et in diebus suis corroboravit

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Other translations
New Catholic Bible   
It was the high priest Simon, son of Onias, in whose lifetime the house was repaired and in whose days the temple was fortified.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
The leader of his brothers and the pride of his people was the high priest, Simon son of Onias, who in his life repaired the house, and in his time fortified the temple.
Good News Translation®   
The greatest of his brothers and the pride of his people was the High Priest Simon son of Onias, who repaired the Temple
Wycliffe Bible   
Simon, the son of Onias, was a great priest [or Simon, Onias’ son, the great priest], which in his life undersetted the house, and in his days strengthened the temple.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
The leader of his brethren and the pride of his people was Simon the high priest, son of Onias, who in his life repaired the house, and in his time fortified the temple.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
The leader of his brothers and the pride of his people was the high priest, Simon son of Onias, who in his life repaired the house and in his time fortified the temple.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
The leader of his brothers and the pride of his people was the high priest, Simon son of Onias, who in his life repaired the house, and in his time fortified the temple.
Common English Bible © 2011   
Simon, Onias’ son, was a great high priest. During his life, he repaired the house and, in his time, strengthened the temple’s defenses.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
Greatest of his family, the glory of his people, was Simeon the priest, son of Jochanan, In whose time the house of God was renovated, in whose days the temple was reinforced.
Revised Standard Version   
The leader of his brethren and the pride of his people was Simon the high priest, son of Onias, who in his life repaired the house, and in his time fortified the temple.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
The leader of his brothers and the pride of his people was the high priest, Simon son of Onias, who in his life repaired the house, and in his time fortified the temple.