Ben Sira 24:6

6 Over waves of the sea, over all the earth, and over every people and nation I have held sway.

Ben Sira 24:6 In-Context

4 I dwelt in the highest heavens, and my throne was in a pillar of cloud.

5 Alone I compassed the vault of heaven and traversed the depths of the abyss.

6 Over waves of the sea, over all the earth, and over every people and nation I have held sway.

7 Among all these I sought a resting place; in whose territory should I abide?

8 "Then the Creator of all things gave me a command, and my Creator chose the place for my tent. He said, "Make your dwelling in Jacob, and in Israel receive your inheritance.'

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities read [I have acquired a possession]