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Sirach 10:29 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Who will justify him who sins against his own soul? Who will honor him who dishonors his own life? "

Sirach 10:29

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27 Better is he who labors and abounds in all things, than he who boasts and lacks bread.

28 My son, glorify your soul in humility, and ascribe to yourself honor according to your worthiness.

29 Who will justify him who sins against his own soul? Who will honor him who dishonors his own life?

30 A poor man is honored for his knowledge. A rich man is honored for his riches.

31 But he who is honored in poverty, how much more in riches? He who is dishonored in riches, how much more in poverty?

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"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."

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

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"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."

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