Verse

Sirach 20:29

Original

²⁹Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.

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²⁷A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.

²⁸He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.

— Sirach 20:29 —

³⁰Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?

³¹Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.