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Sirach 10:1-3 Catholic Public Domain Version (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.

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