Ben Sira 37:23

23 Anyone who really is wise will be the teacher of his people, and they can be certain that what he teaches is the truth.

Ben Sira 37:23 In-Context

21 This may happen if he doesn't have good sense, if the Lord has not given him tact.

22 Someone may consider himself wise and let you know that he is certain about what he knows.

23 Anyone who really is wise will be the teacher of his people, and they can be certain that what he teaches is the truth.

24 Everyone will praise such a person and speak of him as fortunate.

25 A person's life has only a limited number of days, but the life of Israel cannot be measured in days at all.