He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.
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Sirach 19:24
There is a certeine subtiltie that is fine, but it is vnrighteous: & there is that wrasteth the open and manifest Law: yet there is that is wise and iudgeth righteously.
Parallel Translations
He that has small understanding, and fears God, is better than one that has much wisdom, and transgresses the law of the most High.
He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.
Better is one who has little understanding, and fears God, than one who has much intelligence and transgresses the law.