1 The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head, and make him sit in the midst of great men. (WEB) 2 Don’t commend a man for his good looks. Don’t abhor a man for his outward appearance. (WEB) 3 The bee is little among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of confections. (WEB)
Sirach 11:1–3
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Sirach 10:22–24
22 The rich man, the honorable, and the poor all glory in the fear of the Lord. (WEB) 23 It is not right to dishonor a poor man who has understanding. It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner. (WEB) 24 The prince, the judge, and the mighty man will be honored. There is no… (WEB)
Sirach 20:12–14
12 There is one who buys much for a little, and pays for it again sevenfold. (WEB) 13 He who is wise in words will make himself beloved; but the pleasantries of fools will be wasted. (WEB) 14 The gift of a fool will not profit you, for he looks for repayment many times instead of o… (WEB)
Proverbs 12:7–9
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. 8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. 9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
Sirach 19:28–30
28 And if for lack of power he is hindered from sinning, if he finds opportunity, he will do mischief. (WEB) 29 A man will be known by his appearance. One who has understanding will be known by his face when you meet him. (WEB) 30 A man’s attire, grinning laughter, and the way he w… (WEB)
Sirach 3:17–19
17 My son, go on with your business in humility; so you will be loved by an acceptable man. (WEB) 18 The greater you are, humble yourself the more, and you will find favor before the Lord. (WEB) 19 Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek. (KJV)
Proverbs 29:22–24
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression. 23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. 24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
Sirach 25:4–6
4 How beautiful a thing is judgment in the gray-haired, and for elders to know good counsel! (WEB) 5 How beautiful is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men who are in honor! (WEB) 6 Much experience is the crown of the aged. Their glory is the fear of the Lo… (WEB)
Sirach 7:10–12
10 Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer. Don’t neglect to give alms. (WEB) 11 Don’t laugh a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul, for there is one who humbles and exalts. (WEB) 12 Don’t devise a lie against your brother, or do the same to a friend. (WEB)
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