Sirach 7:4

4 Don't seek political power from the Lord or a seat of honor from the king.

Sirach 7:4 In-Context

2 Keep your distance from anything unjust, and it will turn away from you.

3 Don't sow in furrows of injustice, and you won't reap evil things sevenfold.

4 Don't seek political power from the Lord or a seat of honor from the king.

5 Don't justify yourself in the Lord's presence, and don't make a show of your wisdom with a king.

6 Don't aspire to become a judge; you might not be strong enough to get rid of injustice. Perhaps you will be too cautious in the presence of a powerful person and bring a scandal on your good name.