8 She is far from pride. Liars will not remember her. (WEB) 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)
Sirach 15:8–10
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Proverbs 27:1–3
1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips. 3 A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
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 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)
Sirach 18:27–29
27 A wise man is cautious in everything. In days of sinning, he will beware of offense. (WEB) 28 Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her. (WEB) 29 They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt pro… (WEB)
Sirach 24:1–2
1 Wisdom will praise her own soul, and will proclaim her glory in the midst of her people. (WEB) 2 She will open her mouth in the congregation of the Most High, and proclaim her glory in the presence of his power. (WEB)
1 Clement 30:5–7
5 Blessed is the offspring of a woman that liveth but a short time. Be not thou abundant in words . (1CL) 6 Let our praise be with God, and not of ourselves: for God hateth them that praise themselves. (1CL) 7 Let the testimony to our well doing be given by others, as it was giv… (1CL)
Sirach 44:14–16
14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB) 15 People will declare their wisdom. The congregation proclaims their praise. (WEB) 16 Enoch pleased the Lord, and was taken up, an example of repentance to all generations. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:27–29
27 Although she is one, she has power to do all things. Remaining in herself, she renews all things. From generation to generation passing into holy souls, she makes friends of God and prophets. (WEB) 28 For God loves nothing as much as one who dwells with wisdom. (WEB) 29 For she… (WEB)
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