Sirach 44:4 CPDV

²  The Lord has wrought great glory, by his own magnificence, from ancient times.

³  There are those who rule with their authority, men of great virtue, who are gifted with prudence. There are those who announce among the prophets, with the dignity of prophets.

⁴  And there are those who rule over the present generation, by the virtue of prudence, with very holy words for the people.

⁵  There are those who, by their skill, compose musical themes, so as to set the verses of Scripture to music.

⁶  There are men rich in virtue, who make a study of beauty, who live in peacefulness in their houses.