1. So let us now give praise to godly men,our ancestors of generations past,
2. those whom the Lord honoured with great glory,in whom his greatness has been seenfrom the beginning of time.
3. There were some who ruled kingdoms,and some who were known for their strength.Some were wise advisers,and some spoke prophecies.
4. There were statesmen whose policies governed the people,rulers who issued decrees,scholars who spoke wise words,and those who used pointed proverbs,
5. poets, and composers of music,
6. rich and powerful men living peacefully at home.