Ben Sira 38:33

33 They shall not be sought for in public counsel, nor sit high in the congregation; they shall not sit on the judges' seat, nor understand the sentence of judgment; they cannot declare justice and judgment; and they shall not be found where parables are spoken.

Ben Sira 38:33 In-Context

31 All these trust to their hands, and every one is wise in his work.

32 Without these cannot a city be inhabited, and they shall not dwell where they will nor go up and down.

33 They shall not be sought for in public counsel, nor sit high in the congregation; they shall not sit on the judges' seat, nor understand the sentence of judgment; they cannot declare justice and judgment; and they shall not be found where parables are spoken.

34 But they will maintain the state of the world, and all their desire is in the work of their craft.