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Sirach 10:1 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered. "
Sirach 10:1
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
1 A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered.
2 As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it.
3 An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.
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Sirach 10:2
"As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it."
Sirach 10:3
"An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful."
Sirach 10:4
"The government of the earth is in the Lord’s hand. In due time, he will raise up over it the right person at the right time."
Sirach 10:5
"A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand. He will lay his honor upon the person of the scribe."
Sirach 10:6
"Don’t be angry with your neighbor for every wrong. Do nothing by works of violence."
Sirach 10:7
"Pride is hateful before the Lord and men. Arrogance is abhorrent in the judgment of both."
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