1 Wisdom is better than power, and a prudent man is better than a powerful one.
2 Therefore, hear, O kings, and understand; learn, you judges of the ends of the earth.
3 Listen closely, you who hold the attention of the crowds, and who please yourselves by disturbing the nations.
4 For power has been given to you from the Lord and strength from the Most High, who will examine your works and scrutinize your thoughts.
5 For, when you were ministers of his kingdom, you did not judge correctly, nor keep the law of justice, nor walk according to the will of God.
6 Horribly and quickly he will appear to you, because he will make a severe judgment for those who are in charge.