Ben Sira 6:34
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
34 Stand in the company of the elders;
stay close to whoever is wise.
Ben Sira 8:8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 Do not neglect the discourse of the wise,(A)
but busy yourself with their proverbs;
For in this way you will acquire the training
to stand in the presence of princes.
Ben Sira 8:17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 Do not take counsel with simpletons,
for they cannot keep a confidence.
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