Sirach 13:10-12

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁰ Beware that thou be not deceived Into folly, and be humbled.

¹¹ Be not lowly in thy wisdom, lest being humbled thou be deceived into folly.

¹² If thou be invited by one that is mightier, withdraw thyself: for so he will invite thee the more.