Sirach 21:14-27
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14 The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
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15 If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.
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16 The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
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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.
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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.
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19 Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.
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20 A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.
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21 Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.
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22 A foolish man's foot is soon in his [neighbour's] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.
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23 A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.
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24 It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
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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.
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26 The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.
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27 When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.