Sirach 44:2-4

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

² The Lord apportioned to them^[a] great glory,
    his majesty from the beginning.
³ There were those who ruled in their kingdoms,
    and were men renowned for their power,
giving counsel by their understanding,
    and proclaiming prophecies;
⁴ leaders of the people in their deliberations
    and in understanding of learning for the people,
    wise in their words of instruction;