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Sirach 21:16-17
Good News Translation
Sirach 21:16-17
Good News Translation
16 Listening to a foolish person talk is like traveling with a heavy load on your back, but it is a pleasure to hear what intelligent people have to say. 17 The assembly will be eager to hear from an intelligent person and will take his opinion seriously.
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Sirach 21:16-17
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
Sirach 21:16-17
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
16 The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood, and his counsel continueth like a fountain of life.
17 The heart of a fool is like a broken vessel, and no wisdom at all shall it hold.
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Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)
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