Ben Sira 11:1

1 THE wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men.

Ben Sira 11:1 In-Context

1 THE wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men.

2 Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look.

3 The bee is small among flying things, but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness.

4 Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not exalted in the day of thy honour: for the works of the Highest only are wonderful, and his works are glorious, and secret, end hidden.

5 Many tyrants have sat on the throne, and he whom no man would think on, hath worn the crown.