Sirach 11:1-13
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1 Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men.
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2 Commend not a man for his beauty; neither abhor a man for his outward appearance.
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3 The bee is little among such as fly; but her fruit is the chief of sweet things.
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4 Boast not of thy clothing and raiment, and exalt not thyself in the day of honour: for the works of the Lord are wonderful, and his works among men are hidden.
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5 Many kings have sat down upon the ground; and one that was never thought of hath worn the crown.
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6 Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into other men's hands.
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7 Blame not before thou hast examined the truth: understand first, and then rebuke.
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8 Answer not before thou hast heard the cause: neither interrupt men in the midst of their talk.
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9 Strive not in a matter that concerneth thee not; and sit not in judgment with sinners.
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10 My son, meddle not with many matters: for if thou meddle much, thou shalt not be innocent; and if thou follow after, thou shalt not obtain, neither shalt thou escape by fleeing.
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11 There is one that laboureth, and taketh pains, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind.
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12 Again, there is another that is slow, and hath need of help, wanting ability, and full of poverty; yet the eye of the Lord looked upon him for good, and set him up from his low estate,
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13 And lifted up his head from misery; so that many that saw from him is peace over all the