Ben Sira 44:3

3 There were some who ruled kingdoms, and some who were known for their strength. Some were wise advisers, and some spoke prophecies.

Ben Sira 44:3 In-Context

1 So let us now give praise to godly men, our ancestors of generations past,
2 those whom the Lord honored with great glory, in whom his greatness has been seen from the beginning of time.
3 There were some who ruled kingdoms, and some who were known for their strength. Some were wise advisers, and some spoke prophecies.
4 There were statesmen whose policies governed the people, rulers who issued decrees, scholars who spoke wise words, and those who used pointed proverbs,
5 poets, and composers of music,
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.