Sirach 10:27-29

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

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

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

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