Ben Sira 37:26

26 One who is wise among his people will inherit honor, and his name will live forever.

Ben Sira 37:26 In-Context

24 A wise person will have praise heaped upon him, and all who see him will call him happy.

25 The days of a person's life are numbered, but the days of Israel are without number.

26 One who is wise among his people will inherit honor, and his name will live forever.

27 My child, test yourself while you live; see what is bad for you and do not give in to it.

28 For not everything is good for everyone, and no one enjoys everything.

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities read [confidence]