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Sirach 10:23 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" It is not right to dishonor a poor man who has understanding. It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner. "

Sirach 10:23

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22 The rich man, the honorable, and the poor all glory in the fear of the Lord.

23 It is not right to dishonor a poor man who has understanding. It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner.

24 The prince, the judge, and the mighty man will be honored. There is not one of them greater than he who fears the Lord.

25 Free men will minister to a wise servant. A man who has knowledge will not complain.

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Sirach 10:1

"A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered."

Sirach 10:2

"As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it."

Sirach 10:3

"An undisciplined king will destroy his people. A city will be established through the understanding of the powerful."

Sirach 10:4

"The government of the earth is in the Lord’s hand. In due time, he will raise up over it the right person at the right time."

Sirach 10:5

"A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand. He will lay his honor upon the person of the scribe."

Sirach 10:6

"Don’t be angry with your neighbor for every wrong. Do nothing by works of violence."

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