Sirach 44:3-5

Wycliffe Bible

³ Great men in virtue were lords in their powers, and rich in their prudence; telling in (or by) (the) prophets (or by prophecies) the dignity of (the) prophets, [From the world be men lordshipping in their powers, great men in virtue, and by their prudence before others made rich; telling in (or by) prophets (or by prophecies) the dignity of prophets,]

⁴ and commanding in (the) present people, and telling holiest words to (the) peoples, by the virtue of prudence. [and commanding in the present people, and by virtue of prudence of the people, most holy words.]

⁵ Seeking manners of music in their cunning (or in their knowing), and telling songs of scriptures. [In their wisdom seeking the music manners, and telling the ditties of scriptures.]