Ben Sira 44:1-8

1 Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begot us.

2 The Lord hath wrought great glory by them through His great power from the beginning:

3 such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding, and declaring prophecies;

4 leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions;

5 such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in writing;

6 rich men furnished with ability, living peaceably in their habitations.

7 All these were honored in their generations, and were the glory of their times.

8 There be some of them that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.