Sirach 10:22-28
Sirach 10:22-28
{10:22} Arrogance was not created for men, nor was an angry temperament created for the gender of women.
{10:23} Those who fear God among the offspring of men will be honored. But those among the offspring who ignore the commandments of the Lord will be dishonored.
{10:24} In the midst of his brothers, a ruler has honor. And those who fear the Lord will have honor in his eyes.
{10:25} The fear of God is the glory of the wealthy, and of the honorable, and of the poor.
{10:26} Do not choose to despise a just man who is poor, and do not choose to magnify a sinful man who is rich.
{10:27} The great man, and the judge, and the powerful have honor. But no one is greater than he who fears God.
{10:28} Those who are free will serve an understanding servant. And a prudent and disciplined man will not murmur at correction. But an ignorant man will not be honored.