Sirach 6:20-23

1. 20 She is very unpleasant to the unlearned: he that is without understanding will not remain with her.

2. 21 She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial; and he will cast her from him ere it be long.

3. 22 For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.

4. 23 Give ear, my son, receive my advice, and refuse not my counsel,

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