16
Whoever forsakes a father is like a blasphemer, and whoever angers a mother is cursed by the Lord.
17
My child, perform your tasks with humility; then you will be loved by those whom God accepts.
18
The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself; so you will find favor in the sight of the Lord.
20
For great is the might of the Lord; but by the humble he is glorified.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities add as verse 19, [Many are lofty and renowned, but to the humble he reveals his secrets.]
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