5 A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand. He will lay his honor upon the person of the scribe. (WEB)
Sirach 10:5
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Sirach 11:16–18
16 Error and darkness had their beginning together with sinners: and evil shall wax old with them that glory therein. (KJV) 17 The Lord’s gift remains with the godly. His good pleasure will prosper forever. (WEB) 18 One grows rich by his diligence and self-denial, and this is the p… (WEB)
Sirach 15:9–11
9 Praise is not attractive in the mouth of a sinner; for it was not sent to him from the Lord. (WEB) 10 For praise will be spoken in wisdom; The Lord will prosper it. (WEB) 11 Don’t say, “It is through the Lord that I fell away;” for you shall not do the things that he hates. (WEB)
Sirach 37:23–25
23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy. (WEB) 24 A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him will call him happy. (WEB) 25 The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable. (WEB)
Sirach 38:1–3
1 Honor a physician according to your need with the honors due to him, for truly the Lord has created him. (WEB) 2 For healing comes from the Most High, and he shall receive a gift from the king. (WEB) 3 The skill of the physician will lift up his head. He will be admired in the… (WEB)
Sirach 20:26–28
26 The destination of a liar is dishonor. His shame is with him continually. (WEB) 27 He who is wise in words will advance himself. And one who is prudent will please great men. (WEB) 28 He who tills his land will raise his harvest high. He who pleases great men will get pardon for… (WEB)
Testament of Levi 4:2–4
2 And do ye also teach your children letters, that they may have understanding all their life, reading unceasingly the law of God. (T12) 3 For every one that knoweth the law of the Lord shall be honoured, and shall not be a stranger whithersoever he goeth. (T12) 4 Yea, many frie… (T12)
Proverbs 18:15–17
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. 16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. 17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Sirach 11:21–23
21 Don’t marvel at the works of a sinner, but trust the Lord and stay in your labor; for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord to swiftly and suddenly make a poor man rich. (WEB) 22 The Lord’s blessing is in the reward of the godly. He makes his blessing flourish i… (WEB)
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