Humility Sirach 3:17-28

 

Humility Sirach 3:17-28

 

17 My son, perform your tasks in meekness; then you will be loved more than a giver of gifts.

18 The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself; so you will find favor with God. 

19 There are many who are noble and renowned, but it is to the humble that he reveals his mysteries.

20 For great is the might of the Lord; he is glorified by the humble.

21 Seek not what is too difficult for you, nor investigate what is beyond your power.

22 Reflect upon what has been assigned to you, and do not be curious about many of his works, for you do not need to see with your eyes what is hidden.

23 Do not meddle in what is beyond your tasks, for matters too great for human understanding have been shown you.

24 For their hasty judgment has led many astray, and wrong opinion has caused their thoughts to slip.

26 A stubborn mind will be afflicted at the end, and whoever loves danger will perish by it.

27 A stubborn mind will be burdened by troubles, and the sinner will heap sin upon sin.

28 The affliction of the proud has no healing, for a plant of wickedness has taken root in them, though it will not be perceived.