Sirach 44:3-5

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

³ Such as have borne rule in their dominions, men of great power, and endued with their wisdom, shewing forth in the prophets the dignity of prophets,

⁴ And ruling over the present people, and by the strength of wisdom instructing the people in most holy words.

⁵ Such as by their skill sought out musical tunes, and published canticles of the scriptures.