Verse

Sirach 10:27

Original

²⁷Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself, and wanteth bread.

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²⁵Unto the servant that is wise shall they that are free do service: and he that hath knowledge will not grudge when he is reformed.

²⁶Be not overwise in doing thy business; and boast not thyself in the time of thy distress.

— Sirach 10:27 —

²⁸My son, glorify thy soul in meekness, and give it honour according to the dignity thereof.

²⁹Who will justify him that sinneth against his own soul? and who will honour him that dishonoureth his own life?