| DB1 | | Rulers. Wis.6.1-11 | KNSB Contents | notes| 6 | katapi NEW STUDY BIBLE | Passage | Old Testament in Greek (Septuagint) |
| 6 1 | Listen therefore, O kings, and understand; learn, O judges of the ends of the earth. | Rulers. Wis.6.1-11 | |
| 2 | Give ear, you that rule over multitudes, and boast of many nations. | ||
| 3 | For your dominion was given you from the Lord, and your sovereignty from the Most High, who will search out your works and inquire into your plans. | ||
| 4 | Because as servants of his kingdom you did not rule rightly, nor keep the law, nor walk according to the purpose of God, | ||
| 5 | he will come upon you terribly and swiftly, because severe judgment falls on those in high places. | ||
| 6 | For the lowliest man may be pardoned in mercy, but mighty men will be mightily tested. | ||
| 7 | For the Lord of all will not stand in awe of any one, nor show deference to greatness; because he himself made both small and great, and he takes thought for all alike. | ||
| 8 | But a strict inquiry is in store for the mighty. | ||
| 9 | To you then, O monarchs, my words are directed, that you may learn wisdom and not transgress. | ||
| 10 | For they will be made holy who observe holy things in holiness, and those who have been taught them will find a defence. | ||
| 11 | Therefore set your desire on my words; long for them, and you will be instructed. | ||