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Ben Sira 10:5

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5 The success of that person is in the Lord's hands. The Lord is the source of the honor given to any official.
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3 An uneducated king will ruin his people, but a government will grow strong if its rulers are wise.
4 The Lord sees to the government of the world and brings the right person to power at the right time.
5 The success of that person is in the Lord's hands. The Lord is the source of the honor given to any official.
6 Don't be angry with someone for every little thing he does wrong. Don't do anything out of injured pride.
7 Arrogance and injustice are hated by both the Lord and people.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.