Ben Sira 10:5

5 In the hand of God is the prosperity of man, and upon the person of the scribe shall He lay His honor.

Ben Sira 10:5 In-Context

3 An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of those who are in authority the city shall be inhabited.

4 The power of the earth is in the hand of the Lord, and in due time He will set over it one that is profitable.

5 In the hand of God is the prosperity of man, and upon the person of the scribe shall He lay His honor.

6 Bear not hatred against thy neighbor for every wrong, and do nothing at all by injurious practices.

7 Pride is hateful before God and man, and by both doth one commit iniquity.