Sirach 10:20

20 Among brothers and sisters, their leader is honored, and those who fear the Lord are honored in his sight.

Sirach 10:20 In-Context

18 Humans were not created to be arrogant, nor were those born of women made to indulge in anger.

19 What offspring are honorable? Human offspring. What offspring are honorable? Those who fear the Lord. What offspring are dishonorable? Human offspring. What offspring are dishonorable? Those who violate the commandments.

20 Among brothers and sisters, their leader is honored, and those who fear the Lord are honored in his sight.

22 The rich, the heroes, and the poor— their pride is the fear of the Lord.

Footnotes

• [a] LXXb adds 10:21 Fear of the Lord is the beginning of acceptance, but the beginning of rejection is stubbornness and arrogance.