Sirach 6:21-35
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21 She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial; and he will cast her from him ere it be long.
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22 For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.
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23 Give ear, my son, receive my advice, and refuse not my counsel,
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24 And put thy feet into her fetters, and thy neck into her chain.
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25 Bow down thy shoulder, and bear her, and be not grieved with her bonds.
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26 Come unto her with thy whole heart, and keep her ways with all thy power.
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27 Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee: and when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go.
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28 For at the last thou shalt find her rest, and that shall be turned to thy joy.
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29 Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.
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30 For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are purple lace.
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31 Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honour, and shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy.
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32 My son, if thou wilt, thou shalt be taught: and if thou wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be prudent.
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33 If thou love to hear, thou shalt receive understanding: and if thou bow thine ear, thou shalt be wise,
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34 Stand in the multitude of the elders; and cleave unto him that is wise.
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35 Be willing to hear every godly discourse; and let not the parables of understanding escape thee.