Sirach 18:28-30

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁸Every intelligent man knows wisdom,
and he praises the one who finds her.
²⁹Those who understand sayings become skilled themselves,
and pour forth apt proverbs.

³⁰Do not follow your base desires,
but restrain your appetites.

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