Verse

Sirach 10:28

Original

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

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

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

— Sirach 10:28 —

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

³⁰The poor man is honoured for his skill, and the rich man is honoured for his riches.