Sirach 17:17

17 God appointed a leader for each nation, and Israel is the Lord's responsibility.

Sirach 17:17 In-Context

15 Their ways are always before him; they won't be hidden from his sight.

17 God appointed a leader for each nation, and Israel is the Lord's responsibility.

19 All of their deeds are before him as plain as the sun, and his eyes are always on their ways.

Footnotes

• [a] LXXb 17:18 adds whom, being the oldest male, he nurtures with instruction, and, apportioning the light of his love, he doesn’t neglect Israel (or him).