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Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:27-29
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:27-29
New Catholic Bible
Hidden Wisdom and Treasure Are Valueless[a]
27 A wise man advances himself by his words;
a prudent man is pleasing to the great.
28 He who tills his soil has an abundant harvest;
he who pleases the great will secure pardon for offenses.
29 Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise;
like a muzzle over the mouth they silence criticism.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:27 In order to teach others, the wise must in some way have access to the powerful; it is then, above all, that they must guard against being bought.
