Sirach 10:14-16

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¹⁴The Lord overthrows the thrones of rulers,
    and enthrones the lowly in their place.
¹⁵The Lord plucks up the roots of the nations,^[a]
    and plants the humble in their place.
¹⁶The Lord lays waste the lands of the nations,
    and destroys them to the foundations of the earth.

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Sirach 10:15 Other ancient authorities read proud nations

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