Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 3:17

τέκνον, ἐν πραΰτητι τὰ ἔργα σου διέξαγε, καὶ ὑπὸ ἀνθρώπου δεκτοῦ ἀγαπηθήσῃ.
King James Version (KJV)

My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved.

Modern English

My son, carry out your affairs with humility, and you will be loved by those who are approved.

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