Sirach 32:1-3

Good News Translation

32 If you are chosen to preside at a banquet, don't put on airs. Just be like everyone else. Look after the guests before you sit down. ² After you have performed your duties, you can sit down and enjoy yourself with the others. They will respect you for doing a good job.

³ If you are older than most of the guests, you may talk; that is your right. But you should know what you are talking about and not interrupt the music.