Ben Sira 3:18

18 The greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord will be pleased with you. ¹

Ben Sira 3:18 In-Context

16 Those who abandon their parents or give them cause for anger may as well be cursing the Lord; they are already under the Lord's curse.

17 My child, be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it more than gifts.

18 The greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord will be pleased with you.

20 The Lord's power is great, and he is honored by those who are humble.

Cross References

• 1. 3.18Philippians 2.3.

Footnotes

• [a]. [Some Greek manuscripts add verse 19:] Many are exalted and esteemed, but God's secrets are revealed to the humble; [Hebrew:] God's mercy is great, and he reveals his secrets to those who are humble.