Ben Sira 10:25-30

25 Free citizens will serve a wise servant, and an intelligent person will not complain.

26 Do not make a display of your wisdom when you do your work, and do not boast when you are in need.

27 Better is the worker who has goods in plenty than the boaster who lacks bread.

28 My child, honor yourself with humility, and give yourself the esteem you deserve.

29 Who will acquit those who condemn themselves? And who will honor those who dishonor themselves?

30 The poor are honored for their knowledge, while the rich are honored for their wealth.

Footnotes

• [a]. Heb: Gk [sin against]
• [b]. Heb Lat: Gk [their own life]