Ben Sira 4:7

7 Make yourself popular in the synagogue. Bow your head to men of authority.

Ben Sira 4:7 In-Context

6 If he becomes so bitter that he does curse you, his Creator will hear his prayer.

7 Make yourself popular in the synagogue. Bow your head to men of authority.

8 Listen to what the poor have to say, and answer them politely.

9 Protect people from those who want to wrong them, and be firm in your judgments.