Sirach 20:30DRA
Katholisch Bibel · DRA · Vers 30 von 33
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"He that tilleth his land shall make a high heap of corn: and he that worketh justice shall be exalted: and he that pleaseth great men shall escape iniquity."
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28The manners of lying men are without honour: and their confusion is with them without ceasing.
29A wise man shall advance himself with his words, and a prudent man shall please the great ones.
30He that tilleth his land shall make a high heap of corn: and he that worketh justice shall be exalted: and he that pleaseth great men shall escape iniquity.
31Presents and gifts blind the eyes of judges, and make them dumb in the mouth, so that they cannot correct.
32Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is not seen: what profit is there in them both?