Ben Sira 16:24

24 My child, listen and pay attention to me; you will gain knowledge if you do.

Ben Sira 16:24 In-Context

22 If I do what is right, nobody will tell the Lord about it. Who wants to wait for him, anyway? He is too slow in doing what he has said he would."

23 Only someone with very little sense, and foolishly misguided, would think things like that.

24 My child, listen and pay attention to me; you will gain knowledge if you do.

25 I will give you diligent and accurate instruction.

26 In the beginning the Lord did his work of creation, and gave everything a place of its own.