Which race is worthy of honor? The human race.
Which race is worthy of honor? Those who fear the Lord.
Which race is despicable? The human race.
Which race is despicable? Those who break the commandments.
The leader is worthy of respect in the midst of his brethren, but he has respect for those who fear the Lord.
Whether they be rich, honored or poor, their pride should be in fearing the Lord.
It is not right to despise the poor man who keeps the law; it is not fitting to honor the sinful man.
The leader, the judge, and the powerful man are worthy of honor, but no one is greater than the man who fears the Lord.
A prudent slave will have free men as servants, and the sensible man will not complain.
Do not feel proud when you have only accomplished your work; do not put on airs when times are difficult for you.
Of greater worth is the man who works and lives in abundance than the one who shows off and yet has nothing to live on.
My son, have a modest appreciation of yourself, estimate yourself at your true value.
Who will defend the man who makes an attempt on his own life? Who will respect the man who despises himself?
The poor man will be honored for his wisdom and the rich man, for his riches.
Honored when poor – how much more honored when rich!
Dishonored when rich – how much more dishonored when poor!
Sirach 10:19-31