1 Let us now praise famous men, our ancestors in their generations. (WEB) 2 The Lord created great glory in them— his mighty power from the beginning. (WEB) 3 Some ruled in their kingdoms and were men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding. Some have spoken in prophecies, (WEB)
Sirach 44:1–3
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Sirach 44:6–8
6 rich men endowed with ability, living peaceably in their homes. (WEB) 7 All these were honored in their generations, and were outstanding in their days. (WEB) 8 Some of them have left a name behind them, so that others declare their praises. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 6:1–3
1 Hear therefore, you kings, and understand. Learn, you judges of the ends of the earth. (WEB) 2 Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations, (WEB) 3 because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereig… (WEB)
1 Maccabees 2:50–52
50 Now, my children, be zealous for the law, and give your lives for the covenant of your fathers. (WEB) 51 Call to remembrance the deeds of our fathers which they did in their generations; and receive great glory and an everlasting name. (WEB) 52 Wasn’t Abraham found faithful in t… (WEB)
Proverbs 8:15–17
15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; 16 By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
Psalms 111:1–3
1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. 2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. 3 Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.
Sirach 25:4–6
4 How beautiful a thing is judgment in the gray-haired, and for elders to know good counsel! (WEB) 5 How beautiful is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men who are in honor! (WEB) 6 Much experience is the crown of the aged. Their glory is the fear of the Lo… (WEB)
Psalms 145:10–12
10 All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. 11 They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, 12 to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.
Wisdom of Solomon 12:15–17
15 But being righteous, you rule all things righteously, deeming it a thing alien from your power to condemn one who doesn’t deserve to be punished. (WEB) 16 For your strength is the source of righteousness, and your sovereignty over all makes you to forbear all. (WEB) 17 For when… (WEB)
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