Sirach 11:1-2

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

The Deceptiveness of Appearances

11 The wisdom of the humble lifts their heads high,
and seats them among the great.
²Do not praise individuals for their good looks,
or loathe anyone because of appearance alone.

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