Ben Sira 44:4

4 There were statesmen whose policies governed the people, rulers who issued decrees, scholars who spoke wise words, and those who used pointed proverbs,

Ben Sira 44:4 In-Context

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,

6 rich and powerful men living peacefully at home.

Footnotes

• [a] [Probable Hebrew text] rulers who issued decrees; [Greek unclear.]
• [b] [Hebrew] scholars . . . words; [Greek unclear.]
• [c] [Hebrew] and those . . . proverbs; [Greek does not have these words.]