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Ben Sira 10
Ben Sira 10:22-30
Ben Sira 10
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Ben Sira 10:22-30
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22
The rich, and the eminent, and the poor— their glory is the fear of the Lord.
23
It is not right to despise one who is intelligent but poor, and it is not proper to honor one who is sinful.
24
The prince and the judge and the ruler are honored, but none of them is greater than the one who fears the Lord.
25
Free citizens will serve a wise servant, and an intelligent person will not complain.
26
Do not make a display of your wisdom when you do your work, and do not boast when you are in need.
27
Better is the worker who has goods in plenty than the boaster who lacks bread.
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My child, honor yourself with humility, and give yourself the esteem you deserve.
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Who will acquit those who condemn themselves? And who will honor those who dishonor themselves?
30
The poor are honored for their knowledge, while the rich are honored for their wealth.
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[a].
Heb: Gk [sin against]
[b].
Heb Lat: Gk [their own life]
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