Ben Sira 16:24

24 Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.

Ben Sira 16:24 In-Context

22 Who is to announce his acts of justice? Or who can await them? For his decree is far off."
23 Such are the thoughts of one devoid of understanding; a senseless and misguided person thinks foolishly.
24 Listen to me, my child, and acquire knowledge, and pay close attention to my words.
25 I will impart discipline precisely and declare knowledge accurately.
26 When the Lord created his works from the beginning, and, in making them, determined their boundaries,
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