Ben Sira 10:24

24 Great men and judges and potentates shall be honored, yet there is none of them greater than he that feareth the Lord.

Ben Sira 10:24 In-Context

22 Whether he be rich, noble, or poor, their glory is the fear of the Lord.

23 It is not meet to despise the poor man that hath understanding; neither is it proper to magnify a sinful man.

24 Great men and judges and potentates shall be honored, yet there is none of them greater than he that feareth the Lord.

25 Unto the servant that is wise shall they that are free do service, and he that hath knowledge will not grouse when he is reproved.

26 Be not overwise in doing thy business, and boast not thyself in the time of thy distress.