3 Some ruled in their kingdoms and were men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding. Some have spoken in prophecies, (WEB)
Sirach 44:3
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Proverbs 8:15–17
15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; 16 By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
Sirach 18:28–30
28 Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her. (WEB) 29 They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt proverbs. (WEB) 30 Don’t go after your lusts. Restrain your appetites. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:1–3
1 Hear therefore, you kings, and understand. Learn, you judges of the ends of the earth. (WEB) 2 Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations, (WEB) 3 because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereig… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 11:1–2
1 Wisdom prospered their works in the hand of a holy prophet. (WEB) 2 They traveled through a desert without inhabitant, and they pitched their tents in trackless regions. (WEB)
Sirach 44:6–8
6 rich men endowed with ability, living peaceably in their homes. (WEB) 7 All these were honored in their generations, and were outstanding in their days. (WEB) 8 Some of them have left a name behind them, so that others declare their praises. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:23–25
23 Indeed, I won’t travel with consuming envy, because envy will have no fellowship with wisdom. (WEB) 24 But a multitude of wise men is salvation to the world, and an understanding king is stability for his people. (WEB) 25 Therefore be instructed by my words, and you will profit. (WEB)
2 Esdras 11:20–22
20 I saw, and behold, in process of time the wings that followed were set up on the right side, that they might rule also. Some of them ruled, but in a while they disappeared. (WEB) 21 Some of them also were set up, but didn’t rule. (WEB) 22 After this I saw, and behold, the twelve… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 2:20–22
20 Daniel answered, “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his. (WEB) 21 He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding. (WEB) 22 He reveals the dee… (WEB)
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