Ben Sira 37:21

21 for the Lord has withheld the gift of charm, since he is lacking in all wisdom.

Ben Sira 37:21 In-Context

19 Some people may be clever enough to teach many, and yet be useless to themselves.
20 A skillful speaker may be hated; he will be destitute of all food,
21 for the Lord has withheld the gift of charm, since he is lacking in all wisdom.
22 If a person is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his good sense will be praiseworthy.
23 A wise person instructs his own people, and the fruits of his good sense will endure.
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