New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 7:5-7 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

5. Do not parade your righteousness before the Lord,and before the king do not flaunt your wisdom.

6. Do not seek to become a judgeif you do not have the strength to root out crime,Lest you show fear in the presence of the prominentand mar your integrity.

7. Do not be guilty of any evil before the city courtor disgrace yourself before the assembly.