- Prayer and Worship - Beliefs and Teachings - Issues and Action
- Catholic Giving - About USCCB 1The wisdom of the poor lifts
their head high and sets them among princes. 2Do not praise
anyone for good looks; or despise anyone because of appearance.
3The bee is least among winged creatures, but it reaps the
choicest of harvests. 4Do not mock the one who wears only a
loin-cloth, or scoff at a person’s bitter day. For strange are
the deeds of the LORD, hidden from mortals his work.* 5Many are
the oppressed who rise to the throne; some that none would
consider wear a crown.* 6Many are the exalted who fall into
utter disgrace, many the honored who are given into the power of
the few. 7Before investigating, do not find fault; examine
first, then criticize. 8Before listening, do not say a word,
interrupt no one in the midst of speaking.a 9Do not dispute
about what is not your concern; in the quarrels of the arrogant
do not take part. 10My son, why increase your anxiety, since
whoever is greedy for wealth will not