20. Among relatives their leader is honored;but whoever fears God is honored among God’s people.
22. Resident alien, stranger, foreigner, pauper—their glory is the fear of the Lord.
23. It is not right to despise anyone wise but poor,nor proper to honor the lawless.
24. The prince, the ruler, the judge are in honor;but none is greater than the one who fears God.
25. When the free serve a wise slave,the wise will not complain.
26. Do not flaunt your wisdom in managing your affairs,or boast in your time of need.
27. Better the worker who has goods in plentythan the boaster who has no food.
28. My son, with humility have self-esteem;and give yourself the esteem you deserve.
29. Who will acquit those who condemn themselves?Who will honor those who disgrace themselves?
30. The poor are honored for their wisdom;the rich are honored for their wealth.
31. Honored in poverty, how much more so in wealth!Disgraced in wealth, in poverty how much the more!