Ben Sira 10:5

5 The success of that person is in the Lord's hands. The Lord is the source of the honor given to any official.

Ben Sira 10:5 In-Context

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.