Sirach 6:16-18

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁶A faithful friend is an elixir of life;
and those who fear the Lord will find him.
¹⁷Whoever fears the Lord directs his friendship aright,
for as he is, so is his neighbor also.

Blessings of Wisdom

¹⁸My son, from your youth up choose instruction,
and until you are old you will keep finding wisdom.

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