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Pride was not created for men, nor fierce anger for those born of women.
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What race is worthy of honor? The human race. What race is worthy of honor? Those who fear the Lord. What race is unworthy of honor? The human race. What race is unworthy of honor? Those who transgress the commandments.
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Among brothers their leader is worthy of honor, and those who fear the Lord are worthy of honor in his eyes.
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The rich, and the eminent, and the poor -- their glory is the fear of the Lord.
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It is not right to despise an intelligent poor man, nor is it proper to honor a sinful man.
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The nobleman, and the judge, and the ruler will be honored, but none of them is greater than the man who fears the Lord.
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Free men will be at the service of a wise servant, and a man of understanding will not grumble.
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Do not make a display of your wisdom when you do your work, nor glorify yourself at a time when you are in want.
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Better is a man who works and has an abundance of everything, than one who goes about boasting, but lacks bread.
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My son, glorify yourself with humility, and ascribe to yourself honor according to your worth.