Sirach 21:15-17

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁵ When a man of understanding hears a wise saying,
    he will praise it and add to it;
when a reveler hears it, he dislikes it
    and casts it behind his back.
¹⁶ A fool’s narration is like a burden on a journey,
    but delight will be found in the speech of the intelligent.
¹⁷ The utterance of a sensible man will be sought in the assembly,
    and they will ponder his words in their minds.