According to Sirach 45:26, what does God give you in your heart to judge his people in righteousness?

According to Sirach 45:26, what does God give you in your heart to judge his people in righteousness?

• A. A king's decree for justice
• B. Wisdom in your heart to judge his people in righteousness
• C. Strength of arms to defend the weak
• D. A prophetic vision of the future

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is that true, righteous leadership comes from inward wisdom given by God. Sirach 45:26 speaks of God placing wisdom in the heart so that a person can judge His people righteously. This emphasizes internal discernment and moral judgment—the ability to weigh situations, understand justice, and apply it fairly—rather than relying on external power or signs. This is why the option about wisdom in the heart to judge His people in righteousness fits. It contrasts with the other possibilities, which point to outward tools or abilities—like a king’s decree, physical strength, or prophetic visions—that the verse does not describe as the source of righteous judgment. The verse centers on an internal, divinely given wisdom guiding fair judgment.

The idea being tested is that true, righteous leadership comes from inward wisdom given by God. Sirach 45:26 speaks of God placing wisdom in the heart so that a person can judge His people righteously. This emphasizes internal discernment and moral judgment—the ability to weigh situations, understand justice, and apply it fairly—rather than relying on external power or signs.

This is why the option about wisdom in the heart to judge His people in righteousness fits. It contrasts with the other possibilities, which point to outward tools or abilities—like a king’s decree, physical strength, or prophetic visions—that the verse does not describe as the source of righteous judgment. The verse centers on an internal, divinely given wisdom guiding fair judgment.