Sirach 50:28

28 Favored are those who devote their time to these things; when they take them to heart, they will be wise.

Sirach 50:28 In-Context

26 those who settled on Samaria's hills, the Philistines, and the foolish people who dwell in Shechem.

27 Instruction in understanding and knowledge were inscribed in this scroll by Jesus, Sirach's son and grandson of Eleazar the Jerusalemite. He poured forth wisdom from his heart.

28 Favored are those who devote their time to these things; when they take them to heart, they will be wise.

29 Indeed, if they do these things, they will be up to any task, because the fear of the Lord is their path.