Sirach 22:12-14

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¹²Mourning for the dead lasts seven days,
but for a fool or an ungodly man it lasts all his life.

¹³Do not talk much with a foolish man,
    and do not visit an unintelligent man;
guard yourself from him to escape trouble,
    and you will not be soiled when he shakes himself off;
avoid him and you will find rest,
    and you will never be wearied by his madness.
¹⁴What is heavier than lead?
    And what is its name except “Fool”?

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