Ben Sira 44:2

2 those whom the Lord honored with great glory, in whom his greatness has been seen from the beginning of time.

Ben Sira 44:2 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,