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Wisdom of Ben Sira 11:1-2
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 11:1-2
New Catholic Bible
Chapter 11
Do Not Trust in Appearances[a]
1 Wisdom enables the poor man to hold his head high
and to take his seat among the great.
2 Do not praise anyone for his good looks,
or despise any on the basis of his appearance.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 11:1 People should be judged on their true worth rather than on appearances; it is wisdom that enables one to do this.
