Sirach 21:11-13

Common English Bible

¹¹ Those who keep the Law
become masters of their thoughts;
    fearing the Lord
    leads ultimately to wisdom.
¹² Those who aren’t clever
won’t receive instruction,
    but there is a kind of cleverness
    that makes troubles multiply.
¹³ The knowledge of the wise
will increase like a flood,
    and their counsel is like
    a stream of life.