Sirach 20:29-31

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²⁹Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise;
    like a muzzle on the mouth they stop reproofs.
³⁰Hidden wisdom and unseen treasure,
    of what value is either?
³¹Better are those who hide their folly
    than those who hide their wisdom.^[a]

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Footnotes

Sirach 20:31 Other ancient authorities add ³²Unwearied endurance in seeking the Lord is better than a masterless charioteer of one’s own life.

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