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Sirach 10:23-26 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

23. Those who fear God among the offspring of men will be honored. But those among the offspring who ignore the commandments of the Lord will be dishonored.

24. In the midst of his brothers, a ruler has honor. And those who fear the Lord will have honor in his eyes.

25. The fear of God is the glory of the wealthy, and of the honorable, and of the poor.

26. Do not choose to despise a just man who is poor, and do not choose to magnify a sinful man who is rich.

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