OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 11:1

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The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head, and make him sit in the midst of great men.

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Verse 1. Men. Merit is preferable to high birth, as it surmounts difficulties. Calmet.—Those who humble themselves, like Daniel, or fall under the oppression of others unjustly, as Joseph did, shall be exalted by God. Worthington.

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