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Sir 3:20

How this passage has been read — the sources, oldest to newest.

From the early Church Fathers to now.

Sir 3:20 · Douay-Rheims
“The greater thou art, the more humble thyself in all things, and thou shalt find grace before God:”
Post-Reformation c. 1650 – 1900
1849
A.D.
George Leo Haydock Catholic
1774–1849
“Greater. The dignity of a person should be the measure of his humility, (St. Ambrose, de virg. 31.) as the most elevated are the most exposed to pride. Humility is taught only by true wisdom and the gospel, Matthew xi. 29. Philosophy may inspire us with the contempt of riches, &c. (Calmet) — Yet humility is the most indispensable duty, and no less essential than delivery to an orator. (St. Augustine, ep. 118. ad Diosc.) — All human greatness comes from God, who requires us to shew our gratitude by humility. (Worthington)”
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Modern · 1953 →

The in-app commentary runs from the Fathers to the early-modern record, then stops — that's where the public-domain sources end, not where the reading does. For the modern reading, follow the sources directly.