Ben Sira 7:5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 Do not parade your righteousness before the Lord,
and before the king do not flaunt your wisdom.(A)
Sirach 7:5
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
5 Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord,
or display your wisdom before the king.
Sirach 7:5
Common English Bible
5 Don’t justify yourself
in the Lord’s presence,
and don’t make a show of your wisdom
with a king.
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