Ecclesiasticus 10:5

Ecclesiasticus 10:5 Context

²As the judge of the people is himself, so are his officers; and what manner of man the ruler of the city is, such are all they that dwell therein. ³An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited. ⁴The power of the earth is in the hand of the Lord, and in due time he will set over it one that is profitable. ⁵In the hand of God is the prosperity of man: and upon the person of the scribe shall he lay his honour. ⁶Bear not hatred to thy neighbour for every wrong; and do nothing at all by injurious practices. ⁷Pride is hateful before God and man: and by both doth one commit iniquity. ⁸Because of unrighteous dealings, injuries, and riches got by deceit, the kingdom is translated from one people to another.

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