Sirach 21:15-17

Common English Bible

¹⁵ If those who understand
hear a wise word;
        they will praise it and add to it.
    Those who like to indulge themselves
    hear it and are displeased,
        and they turn their back on it.
¹⁶ A fool’s endless talk
is a burden while on a journey,
    but grace will be found
    on the lips of the intelligent.
¹⁷ The speech of the prudent
will be sought out in an assembly,
    and its members will take their words
    to heart.