Ben Sira 11:1-7

1 Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men.
2 Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance.
3 The bee is little among such as fly, but her fruit is the chief of sweet things.
4 Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honor; for the works of the Lord are wondrous, and His works among men are hidden.
5 Many kings have sat down upon the ground, and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.
6 Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced, and the honorable delivered into other men's hands.
7 Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
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