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Who deserves honor? The human race does, because people fear the Lord. Who does not deserve honor? The human race does not, because people break the Lord's commands.
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A leader should be honored by those who follow him, and the Lord honors those who fear him.
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Rich people, famous people, and poor people all take pride in their fear of the Lord.
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It is not right to refuse honor to a poor person who is intelligent, and it is not right to give honor to a sinner.
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People of influence, rulers, and judges will be honored, but none of them is greater than a person who fears the Lord.
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A slave who is wise will have free citizens serving him; and if they are sensible, they will not resent it.
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When you do your work, don't make a show of your skill, and don't try to put on a show when you are in trouble.
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It is better to work and have more than you need than to go around boasting but hungry.
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My child, keep your self-respect, but remain modest. Value yourself at your true worth.
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There is no excuse for a person to run himself down. No one respects a person who has no respect for himself.