An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.
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Sirach 10:3
An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.
Parallel Translations
An unwise king destroys his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.
An unwise king destroyeth his people; but through the prudence of them which are in authority the city shall be inhabited.
An vnwise King destroieth his people, but where they that be in autoritie, are men of vnderstanding, there the citie prospereth.