3 Some ruled in their kingdoms and were men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding. Some have spoken in prophecies, (WEB) 4 leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people. Their words in their instruction were wise. (WEB) 5 Some composed musical tunes, and set forth verses in writing, (WEB)
Sirach 44:3–5
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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)
Sirach 17:10–12
10 And they will praise his holy name, that they may declare the majesty of his works. (WEB) 11 He added to them knowledge, and gave them a law of life for a heritage. (WEB) 12 He made an everlasting covenant with them, and showed them his decrees. (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)
Psalms 105:21–23
21 He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, 22 to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. 23 Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham.
Odes of Solomon 18:18–19
18 And they mocked at them that were walking in error; (ODE) 19 And they spake truth from the inspiration which the Most High breathed into them; Praise and great comeliness to His name Hallelujah. (ODE)
Sirach 44:14–16
14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB) 15 People will declare their wisdom. The congregation proclaims their praise. (WEB) 16 Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up, an example of repentance to all generations. (WEB)
Sirach 47:16–18
16 Your name reached to the far away islands, and you were loved for your peace. (WEB) 17 For your songs, proverbs, parables, and interpretations, the countries marveled at you. (WEB) 18 By the name of the Lord God, who is called the God of Israel, you gathered gold like tin, and m… (WEB)
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.
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