New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 10:26-31 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

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!