24 The wisdom of the scribe comes by the opportunity of leisure. He who has little business can become wise. (WEB)
Sirach 38:24
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Sirach 10:4–6
4 The government of the earth is in the Lord’s hand. In due time, he will raise up over it the right person at the right time. (WEB) 5 A man’s prosperity is in the Lord’s hand. He will lay his honor upon the person of the scribe. (WEB) 6 Don’t be angry with your neighbor for eve… (WEB)
Sirach 20:6–8
6 There is one who keeps silent, for he has no answer to make; And there is one who keeps silent, knowing when to speak. (WEB) 7 A wise man will be silent until his time has come, but the braggart and fool will miss his time. (WEB) 8 He who uses many words will be abhorred. He w… (WEB)
Proverbs 26:15–17
15 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. 16 The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly. 17 Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Sirach 34:8–10
8 Without lying the law will be fulfilled. Wisdom is complete in a faithful mouth. (WEB) 9 A well-instructed man knows many things. He who has much experience will declare understanding. (WEB) 10 He who has no experience knows few things. But he who has traveled increases clevern… (WEB)
Proverbs 17:26–28
26 It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty. 27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. 28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tong…
Sirach 20:26–28
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Sirach 25:8–10
8 Happy is he who dwells with a wife of understanding, he who has not slipped with his tongue, and he who has not served a man who is unworthy of him. (WEB) 9 Happy is he who has found prudence, and he who speaks in the ears of those who listen. (WEB) 10 How great is he who has f… (WEB)
Proverbs 24:4–6
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. 5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength. 6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
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