Sirach 7:4-6

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁴ Do not seek from the Lord the highest office,
    nor the seat of honor from the king.
⁵ Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord,
    nor display your wisdom before the king.
⁶ Do not seek to become a judge,
    lest you be unable to remove iniquity,
lest you be partial to a powerful man,
    and thus put a blot on your integrity.