Sirach 11:1-6
Common English Bible
11 The wisdom of humble people
raises up their heads,
and it will seat them among officials.
2 Don’t praise people
for their beautiful looks,
and don’t despise people
for their appearance.
3 The bee is small among flying creatures,
but its produce is the origin
of everything sweet.
4 Don’t take pride in the way you dress,
and don’t promote yourself
when you are being honored,[a]
because the Lord’s works
are wonderful,
and his works are hidden
from humans.
5 Many tyrants have sat on the ground,
and one who was never expected
to rule has worn a crown.
6 Many rulers have been
completely dishonored,
and those once held in honor
have been handed over to others.
Footnotes
- Sirach 11:4 Heb Don’t mock someone wearing a linen undergarment, and don’t make fun of someone in bitter circumstances.
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