Ben Sira 21:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 The views of the prudent are sought in an assembly,
and their words are taken to heart.
18 Like a house in ruins is wisdom to a fool;
to the stupid, knowledge is incomprehensible chatter.
19 To the senseless, education is fetters on the feet,
like manacles on the right hand.
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