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Sirach 19:23
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Sirach 19:23
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There is a kind of cleverness that is detestable, and there is a senseless person who lacks wisdom.
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The knowledge of wickedness isn't wisdom, and there is no prudence in the advice that sinners give.
23
There is a kind of cleverness that is detestable, and there is a senseless person who lacks wisdom.
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Someone who fears God but who has inferior intelligence is better than someone who abounds in intelligence but who violates the Law.
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There is cleverness that is precise but unjust, and there are people who abuse favors in order to get a favorable decision.
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