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Sirach 21:17-27
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Sirach 21:17-27
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17
They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
18
As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.
19
Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.
20
A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.
21
Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.
22
A foolish man's foot is soon in his house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.
23
A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.
24
It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
25
The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.
26
The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.
27
When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.
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