New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 10:1-6 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. A wise magistrate gives stability to his people,and government by the intelligent is well ordered.

2. As the people’s judge, so the officials;as the head of a city, so the inhabitants.

3. A reckless king destroys his people,but a city grows through the intelligence of its princes.

4. Sovereignty over the earth is in the hand of God,who appoints the right person for the right time.

5. Sovereignty over everyone is in the hand of God,who imparts his majesty to the ruler.

6. No matter what the wrong, never harm your neighboror go the way of arrogance.