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Sirach 10:21
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21The fear of the Lord goeth before the obtaining of authority: but roughness and pride is the losing thereof.
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19They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.
20Among brethren he that is chief is honorable; so are they that fear the Lord in his eyes.
— Sirach 10:21 —
22Whether he be rich, noble, or poor, their glory is the fear of the Lord.
23It is not meet to despise the poor man that hath understanding; neither is it convenient to magnify a sinful man.