Ben Sira 10:4

4 The government of the earth is in the hands of the Lord, and over it he will raise up the right man for the time.

Ben Sira 10:4 In-Context

2 Like the magistrate of the people, so are his officials; and like the ruler of the city, so are all its inhabitants.
3 An undisciplined king will ruin his people, but a city will grow through the understanding of its rulers.
4 The government of the earth is in the hands of the Lord, and over it he will raise up the right man for the time.
5 The success of a man is in the hands of the Lord, and he confers his honor upon the person of the scribe.
6 Do not be angry with your neighbor for any injury, and do not attempt anything by acts of insolence.
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