Sirach 21:17-19

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁷The utterance of a sensible person is sought in the assembly,
and they ponder his words in their minds.

¹⁸Like a house in ruins is wisdom to a fool,
and to the ignorant, knowledge is talk that has no meaning.
¹⁹To a senseless person education is fetters on his feet,
and like manacles on his right hand.

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