Sirach 6:17-19

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¹⁷ Those who fear the Lord direct their friendship aright,
    for as they are, so are their neighbors also.

¹⁸ My child, from your youth choose discipline,
    and when you have gray hair you will find wisdom.
¹⁹ Come to her like one who plows and sows,
    and wait for her good harvest.
For when you cultivate her you will toil but little,
    and soon you will eat of her produce.^(A)