Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Extol not thyself in doing thy work, and linger not in the time of distress; Sirach 10:27The great man, and the judge, and the mighty is in honour: and there is none greater than he that feareth God. Sirach 10:28 They that are free shall serve a servant that is wise: and a man that is prudent and well instructed will not murmur when he is reproved; and he that is ignorant, shall not be honoured. Sirach 10:30 Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself and wanteth bread. Sirach 10:31 My son, keep thy soul in meekness, and give it honour according to its desert. Context Sirach 10…28They that are free shall serve a servant that is wise: and a man that is prudent and well instructed will not murmur when he is reproved; and he that is ignorant, shall not be honoured. 29Extol not thyself in doing thy work, and linger not in the time of distress; 30Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself and wanteth bread.… Cross References Sirach 10:27 The great man, and the judge, and the mighty is in honour: and there is none greater than he that feareth God. Sirach 10:28 They that are free shall serve a servant that is wise: and a man that is prudent and well instructed will not murmur when he is reproved; and he that is ignorant, shall not be honoured. Sirach 10:30 Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself and wanteth bread. Sirach 10:31 My son, keep thy soul in meekness, and give it honour according to its desert. |
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