Ben Sira 8:8

8 Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs; for from them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.

Ben Sira 8:8 In-Context

6 Dishonor not a man in his old age, for even some of us wax old.
7 Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we all die.
8 Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs; for from them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.
9 Miss not the discourse of the elders, for they also learned from their fathers; and from them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.
10 Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burned with the flame of his fire.
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