Ben Sira 10:23-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 It is not right to despise anyone wise but poor,
nor proper to honor the lawless.(A)
24 The prince, the ruler, the judge are in honor;
but none is greater than the one who fears God.
25 When the free serve a wise slave,
the wise will not complain.(B)
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