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Sirach 10:5 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand. He will lay his honor upon the person of the scribe. "

Sirach 10:5

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3 An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.

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.

5 A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand. He will lay his honor upon the person of the scribe.

6 Don’t be angry with your neighbor for every wrong. Do nothing by works of violence.

7 Pride is hateful before the Lord and men. Arrogance is abhorrent in the judgment of both.

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Sirach 10:1

"A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered."

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 10:6

"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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