Sirach 34:9-13

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

⁹ People who have traveled^[a] know many things,
    and those with much experience know what they are talking about.^(A)
10 The inexperienced know few things,
¹¹     but those who have traveled acquire much cleverness.^(B)
12 I have seen many things in my travels,
    and I understand more than I can express.
¹³ I have often been in danger of death
    but have escaped because of these experiences.^(C)