Sirach 11:1-3

Good News Translation

11 ¹ If a poor person is wise, he has good reason to be proud, and he will be thought of as someone great.

Appearances

² Do not compliment a person on his good looks. On the other hand, do not look down on someone who is unattractive. ³ Compared to most flying things, a bee is very small, but the honey it makes is the sweetest of foods.