Sirach 10:3 CPDV

¹  A wise judge will judge his people, and the leadership of an understanding man will be steadfast.

²  As the judge of the people is, so also are his assistants. And whatever kind of man the ruler of a city is, of such a kind also are those who live in it.

³  A foolish king will be the ruin of his people. For cities will be inhabited through the understanding of those with power.

⁴  Power over the earth is in the hand of God, and, in due time, he will raise up a helpful leader over the earth.

⁵  The prosperity of a man is in the hand of God, and he will place his honor above the face of the scribe.