Sirach 10:20

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁰Among brothers their leader is worthy of honor,
and those who fear the Lord are worthy of honor in his eyes.^[a]

Footnotes

Sirach 10:20 Other authorities add as verse 21, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of acceptance; obduracy and pride are the beginning of rejection.

Sirach 10:20 in all English translations

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

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