32
If you are willing, my son, you will be taught, and if you apply yourself you will become clever.
33
If you love to listen you will gain knowledge, and if you incline your ear you will become wise.
34
Stand in the assembly of the elders. Who is wise? Cleave to him.
35
Be ready to listen to every narrative, and do not let wise proverbs escape you.
36
If you see an intelligent man, visit him early; let your foot wear out his doorstep.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.