Ben Sira 44:3

3 There were those who ruled in their kingdoms, and made a name for themselves by their valor; those who gave counsel because they were intelligent; those who spoke in prophetic oracles;

Ben Sira 44:3 In-Context

1 Let us now sing the praises of famous men, our ancestors in their generations.
2 The Lord apportioned to them great glory, his majesty from the beginning.
3 There were those who ruled in their kingdoms, and made a name for themselves by their valor; those who gave counsel because they were intelligent; those who spoke in prophetic oracles;
4 those who led the people by their counsels and by their knowledge of the people's lore; they were wise in their words of instruction;
5 those who composed musical tunes, or put verses in writing;
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