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Ben Sira 10
Ben Sira 10:23-30
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It is not right to despise an intelligent poor man, nor is it proper to honor a sinful man.
24
The nobleman, and the judge, and the ruler will be honored, but none of them is greater than the man who fears the Lord.
25
Free men will be at the service of a wise servant, and a man of understanding will not grumble.
26
Do not make a display of your wisdom when you do your work, nor glorify yourself at a time when you are in want.
27
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.
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Who will justify the man that sins against himself? And who will honor the man that dishonors his own life?
30
A poor man is honored for his knowledge, while a rich man is honored for his wealth.
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Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.