Wisdom 6:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸ but he will judge the conduct of rulers more strictly. ⁹ It is for you, mighty kings, that I write these words, so that you may know how to act wisely and avoid mistakes. ¹⁰ These are holy matters, and if you treat them in a holy manner, you yourselves will be considered holy. If you have learned this lesson, you will be able to defend yourselves at the Judgment.