Sirach 10:25-27

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁵Free citizens will serve a wise servant,
and an intelligent person will not complain.

Concerning Humility

²⁶Do not make a display of your wisdom when you do your work,
and do not boast when you are in need.
²⁷Better is the worker who has goods in plenty
than the boaster who lacks bread.

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