Sirach 10:4LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 4 of 34
"The power of the earth is in the hand of God, and in his time he will raise up a profitable ruler over it."
In context
2As the judge of the people is himself, so also are his ministers: and what manner of man the ruler of a city is, such also are they that dwell therein.
3An unwise king shall be the ruin of his people: and cities shall be inhabited through the prudence of the rulers.
4The power of the earth is in the hand of God, and in his time he will raise up a profitable ruler over it.
5The prosperity of man is in the hand of God, and upon the person of the scribe he shall lay his honour.
6Remember not any injury done thee by thy neighbour, and do thou nothing by deeds of injury.