Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 10:26

Μὴ σοφίζου ποιῆσαι τὸ ἔργον σου καὶ μὴ δοξάζου ἐν καιρῷ στενοχωρίας σου.
King James Version (KJV)

Be not overwise in doing thy business; and boast not thyself in the time of thy distress.

Modern English

Do not be too clever in doing your work, and do not boast of yourself in your time of trouble.

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