1. Wisdom is better than strength, and a wise man is better than a strong man.
2. Hear therefore, ye kings, and understand: learn, ye that are judges of the ends of the earth.
3. Give ear, you that rule the people, and that please yourselves in multitudes of nations:
4. For power is given you by the Lord, and strength by the most High, who will examine your works, and search out your thoughts: