Ben Sira 11:5

5 Many tyrants have sat on the throne, and he whom no man would think on, hath worn the crown.

Ben Sira 11:5 In-Context

3 The bee is small among flying things, but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness.
4 Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not exalted in the day of thy honour: for the works of the Highest only are wonderful, and his works are glorious, and secret, end hidden.
5 Many tyrants have sat on the throne, and he whom no man would think on, hath worn the crown.
6 Many mighty men have been greatly brought down, and the glorious have been delivered into the hand of others.
7 Before thou inquire, blame no man: and when thou hast inquired, reprove justly.
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