Sirach 11:1-3

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

The Deceptiveness of Appearances

11 The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high,
    and seats them among the great.
²Do not praise individuals for their good looks,
    or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.
³The bee is small among flying creatures,
    but what it produces is the best of sweet things.

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