Wisdom 6:1–9
1Hear therefore, you kings, and understand. Learn, you judges of the ends of the earth.↗
2Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations,↗
3because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High. He will search out your works, and will inquire about your plans,↗
4because being officers of his kingdom, you didn’t judge rightly, nor did you keep the law, nor did you walk according to God’s counsel.↗
5He will come upon you awfully and swiftly, because a stern judgment comes on those who are in high places.↗
6For the man of low estate may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested.↗
7For the Sovereign Lord of all will not be impressed with anyone, neither will he show deference to greatness; because it is he who made both small and great, and cares about them all;↗
8but the scrutiny that comes upon the powerful is strict.↗
9Therefore, my words are to you, O princes, that you may learn wisdom and not fall away.↗
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