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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 10:4-8 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

4. The Lord sees to the government of the world and brings the right person to power at the right time.

5. The success of that person is in the Lord's hands. The Lord is the source of the honour given to any official.

6. Don't be angry with someone for every little thing he does wrong. Don't do anything out of injured pride.

7. Arrogance and injustice are hated by both the Lord and human beings.

8. Injustice, arrogance, and wealth cause nations to fall from power, and others then rise to take their place.

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