World English Bible

Sirach 38:31-33 World English Bible (WEB)

31. All these put their trust in their hands; And each becomes wise in his own work.

32. Without these shall not a city be inhabited, And men shall not sojourn nor walk up and down therein.

33. They shall not be sought for in the council of the people, And in the assembly they shall not mount on high; They shall not sit on the seat of the judge, And they shall not understand the covenant of judgement: Neither shall they declare instruction and judgement; And where parables are they shall not be found.