Sirach 10:19–24

19 An honourable race is what? The race of men!

G uAn honourable race is that which feareth God.

G A despicable race is what? The race of menu!

HA vA despicable race is that which transgresseth the commandmentv.

20 Among brethren their head is honoured,

And he that feareth God aamong his own peoplea.

22 b cSojourner and stranger, alien and poor manc—

Their glory is the fear of God.

23 A poor man that hath understanding is not to be despised,

Nor is dany man of violenced to be honoured.

24 ePrincee, ruler and governor are honoured,

fBut none is greater than he that feareth Godf.