Ben Sira 38:25

25 How can one become wise who handles the plow, and who glories in the shaft of a goad, who drives oxen and is occupied with their work, and whose talk is about bulls?

Ben Sira 38:25 In-Context

23 When the dead is at rest, let his remembrance rest too, and be comforted for him when his spirit has departed.

24 The wisdom of the scribe depends on the opportunity of leisure; only the one who has little business can become wise.

25 How can one become wise who handles the plow, and who glories in the shaft of a goad, who drives oxen and is occupied with their work, and whose talk is about bulls?

26 He sets his heart on plowing furrows, and he is careful about fodder for the heifers.

27 So it is with every artisan and master artisan who labors by night as well as by day; those who cut the signets of seals, each is diligent in making a great variety; they set their heart on painting a lifelike image, and they are careful to finish their work.