1 So let us now give praise to godly men,our ancestors of generations past,
2 those whom the Lord honored with great glory,in whom his greatness has been seenfrom the beginning of time.
3 There were some who ruled kingdoms,and some who were known for their strength.Some were wise advisers,and some spoke prophecies.
4 There were statesmen whose policies governed the people,rulers who issued decrees,scholars who spoke wise words,and those who used pointed proverbs,
5 poets, and composers of music,