Sirach 19:24

24 Someone who fears God but who has inferior intelligence is better than someone who abounds in intelligence but who violates the Law.

Sirach 19:24 In-Context

22 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.

24 Someone who fears God but who has inferior intelligence is better than someone who abounds in intelligence but who violates the Law.

25 There is cleverness that is precise but unjust, and there are people who abuse favors in order to get a favorable decision.

26 And there are people who act wickedly, bowed down gloomily, and their insides are full of treachery.