This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 11:1 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition1 Wisdom lifteth up the head of him that is of low degree, and maketh him to sit among great men. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible1 The wisdom of humble people raises up their heads, and it will seat them among officials. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 The wisdom of one who is humble will exalt his head, and will cause him to sit down in the midst of great men. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version1 THE wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)1 If a poor person is wise, he has good reason to be proud, and he will be thought of as someone great. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers1 The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head, and make him sit in the midst of great men. See the chapter |