Sirach 44:2-4

Common English Bible

² The Lord created^[a] great glory,
    his majesty from eternity.
³ They ruled in their kingdoms,
    and made a name with their power,
    some giving counsel
    by their intelligence;
    some making pronouncements
    in prophecies;
⁴     some leading the people
    by their deliberations,
    and by their understanding
    of the people’s learning,
    giving wise words in their instruction;