27. Those who work and have what they needin abundance are betterthan those who walk aroundglorifying themselves but lack bread.
28. My child, hold yourself in honorwith gentleness,and give yourself honor as you deserve it.
29. Who will justify thosewho sin against themselves?And who will honor thosewho bring dishonor to their own lives?
30. Poor people will be honoredbecause of their knowledge,and rich people will be honoredbecause of their wealth.
31. Whoever is honored in poverty,how much more will he or shebe honored in wealth?And whoever is disreputable in wealth,how much more will he or shebe disreputable in poverty?