Add parallel Print Page Options

27 Better is the worker who has goods in plenty
    than the boaster who lacks bread.

28 My child, honour yourself with humility,
    and give yourself the esteem you deserve.
29 Who will acquit those who condemn[a] themselves?
    And who will honour those who dishonour themselves?[b]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Sirach 10:29 Heb: Gk sin against
  2. Sirach 10:29 Heb Lat: Gk their own life

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV XL Catholic Bible, Imitation Leather, Navy
NRSV XL Catholic Bible, Imitation Leather, Navy
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $48.98
Save: $21.01 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Holy Bible: NRSV
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Holy Bible: NRSV
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $9.81
Save: $10.18 (51%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars