Sirach 10:27-29

Common English Bible

²⁷ Those who work and have what they need
in abundance are better
    than those who walk around
    glorifying themselves but lack bread.
²⁸ My child, hold yourself in honor
with gentleness,
    and give yourself honor as you deserve it.
²⁹ Who will justify those
who sin against themselves?
    And who will honor those
    who bring dishonor to their own lives?