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Ben Sira 9:17

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17 A work is praised for the skill of the artisan; so a people's leader is proved wise by his words.
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15 Let your conversation be with intelligent people, and let all your discussion be about the law of the Most High.
16 Let the righteous be your dinner companions, and let your glory be in the fear of the Lord.
17 A work is praised for the skill of the artisan; so a people's leader is proved wise by his words.
18 The loud of mouth are feared in their city, and the one who is reckless in speech is hated.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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