Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Do not compliment a person on his good looks. On the other hand, do not look down on someone who is unattractive. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look. Sirach 10:34But he that is glorified in poverty, how much more in wealth? and he that is glorified in wealth, let him fear poverty. Sirach 11:1 The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. Sirach 11:3 The bee is small among flying things but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness. Sirach 11:4 Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not exalted in the day of thy honour: for the works of the Highest only are wonderful, and his works are glorious, and secret, and hidden. Context Sirach 11…1The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. 2Praise not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man for his look. 3The bee is small among flying things but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness.… Cross References Sirach 10:34 But he that is glorified in poverty, how much more in wealth? and he that is glorified in wealth, let him fear poverty. Sirach 11:1 The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. Sirach 11:3 The bee is small among flying things but her fruit hath the chiefest sweetness. Sirach 11:4 Glory not in apparel at any time, and be not exalted in the day of thy honour: for the works of the Highest only are wonderful, and his works are glorious, and secret, and hidden. |
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