Sirach 7:3-5

Common English Bible

³ Don’t sow in furrows of injustice,
    and you won’t reap
    evil things sevenfold.
⁴ Don’t seek political power from the Lord
    or a seat of honor from the king.
⁵ Don’t justify yourself
in the Lord’s presence,
    and don’t make a show of your wisdom
    with a king.