Ben Sira 8:8

8 Do not slight the discourse of the sages, but busy yourself with their maxims; because from them you will learn discipline and how to serve princes.

Ben Sira 8:8 In-Context

6 Do not disdain one who is old, for some of us are also growing old.

7 Do not rejoice over anyone's death; remember that we must all die.

8 Do not slight the discourse of the sages, but busy yourself with their maxims; because from them you will learn discipline and how to serve princes.

9 Do not ignore the discourse of the aged, for they themselves learned from their parents; from them you learn how to understand and to give an answer when the need arises.

10 Do not kindle the coals of sinners, or you may be burned in their flaming fire.