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Ben Sira 10:24
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People of influence, rulers, and judges will be honored, but none of them is greater than a person who fears the Lord.
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Rich people, famous people, and poor people all take pride in their fear of the Lord.
23
It is not right to refuse honor to a poor person who is intelligent, and it is not right to give honor to a sinner.
24
People of influence, rulers, and judges will be honored, but none of them is greater than a person who fears the Lord.
25
A slave who is wise will have free citizens serving him; and if they are sensible, they will not resent it.
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When you do your work, don't make a show of your skill, and don't try to put on a show when you are in trouble.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.