Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 32:1

Ἡγούμενόν σε κατέστησαν; μὴ ἐπαίρου· γίνου ἐν αὐτοῖς ὡς εἷς ἐξ αὐτῶν, φρόντισον αὐτῶν καὶ οὕτω κάθισον.
King James Version (KJV)

If thou be made the master [of a feast,] lift not thyself up, but be among them as one of the rest; take diligent care for them, and so sit down.

Modern English

If you are chosen to head a feast, do not put on airs — be among the guests as one of them; look after them well, and only then take your seat.

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