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• When an intelligent man hears words of wisdom, he approves them and adds to them; The wanton hears them with scorn and casts them behind his back. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 15)

• Like a house in ruins is wisdom to a fool; the stupid man knows it only as inscrutable words. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 18)

• Like a song in time of mourning is inopportune talk, but lashes and discipline are at all times wisdom. (Ecclesiasticus 22, 6)

• Wisdom sings her own praises, before her own people she proclaims her glory; (Ecclesiasticus 24, 1)

• It overflows, like the Pishon, with wisdom-- like the Tigris in the days of the new fruits. (Ecclesiasticus 24, 23)

• The first man never finished comprehending wisdom, nor will the last succeed in fathoming her. (Ecclesiasticus 24, 26)

• How becoming to the aged is wisdom, understanding and prudence to the venerable! (Ecclesiasticus 25, 5)

• He who finds wisdom is great indeed, but not greater than he who fears the LORD. (Ecclesiasticus 25, 10)

• Being older, you may talk; that is only your right, but temper your wisdom, not to disturb the singing. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 3)

• When wine is present, do not pour out discourse, and flaunt not your wisdom at the wrong time. (Ecclesiasticus 32, 4)

• He who hates the law is without wisdom, and is tossed about like a boat in a storm. (Ecclesiasticus 33, 2)

• It is due to the LORD'S wisdom that they differ; it is through him the seasons and feasts come and go. (Ecclesiasticus 33, 8)