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Ben Sira 17:17

Listen to Ben Sira 17:17
17 He appointed a ruler for every nation, but Israel is the Lord's own portion.

Ben Sira 17:17 In-Context

15 Their ways are always known to him; they will not be hid from his eyes.
17 He appointed a ruler for every nation, but Israel is the Lord's own portion.
19 All their works are as clear as the sun before him, and his eyes are ever upon their ways.

Footnotes 1

  • [a] Other ancient authorities add as verse 18, [whom, being his firstborn, he brings up with discipline, and allotting to him the light of his love, he does not neglect him.]
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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