Sirach 11:1-3

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The Deceptiveness of Appearances

11 The wisdom of a humble man will lift up his head,
and will seat him among the great.

²Do not praise a man for his good looks,
nor loathe a man because of his appearance.
³The bee is small among flying creatures,
but her product is the best of sweet things.

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