Birth of Ben Sira

Ben Sira 10:23

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Pride is not becoming of humans, nor impudence & anger to those born to women.

What kind of offspring is honorable? A mans offspring. Offspring who fear the Lord. Honorable offspring keep the commandments.

What kind of offspring is dishonorable? A mans offspring. Dishonorable offspring who transgress the commandments.

Amongst brothers [kin] their leader is honorable, and the fear the Lord is in his people.

Immigrant and stranger, foreigner and poor person— their boast is fear of the Lord.

Do no denigrate an intelligent poor person, and do not glorify a sinful man who has risen.

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