Sirach 3:16-18

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¹⁶Whoever forsakes a father is like a blasphemer,
and whoever angers a mother is cursed by the Lord.

Humility

¹⁷My child, perform your tasks with humility;^[a]
then you will be loved by those whom God accepts.
¹⁸The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself;
so you will find favour in the sight of the Lord.^[b]

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Footnotes

Sirach 3:17 Heb: Gk meekness
Sirach 3:18 Other ancient authorities add as verse 19, Many are lofty and renowned, but to the humble he reveals his secrets.

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