Ben Sira 11:1
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 11
1 The wisdom of the poor lifts their head high
and sets them among princes.
Sirach 11:1
Good News Translation
11 1 If a poor person is wise, he has good reason to be proud, and he will be thought of as someone great.
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Sirach 11:1
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The Deceptiveness of Appearances
11 The wisdom of a humble man will lift up his head,
and will seat him among the great.
Sirach 11:1
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
11 The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men.
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