Sirach 9:16

16 Let righteous people be your dinner companions, and let your pride be in the fear of the Lord.

Sirach 9:16 In-Context

14 As much as you can, investigate your neighbor and consult with wise people.

15 Converse with intelligent people, and talk constantly about the Law of the Most High.

16 Let righteous people be your dinner companions, and let your pride be in the fear of the Lord.

17 A handicraft is praised because of the craftsperson's skill, and the one who leads a people is wise in speech.

18 Talkative people are feared in their city, and people who are reckless in speech will be hated.