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Ben Sira 6:32-37
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 6:32-37
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
32 If you wish, my son, you can be wise;
if you apply yourself, you can be shrewd.
33 If you are willing to listen, you can learn;
if you pay attention, you can be instructed.
34 Stand in the company of the elders;
stay close to whoever is wise.
35 Be eager to hear every discourse;
let no insightful saying escape you.(A)
36 If you see the intelligent, seek them out;
let your feet wear away their doorsteps!
37 Reflect on the law of the Most High,
and let his commandments be your constant study.
Then he will enlighten your mind,
and make you wise as you desire.(B)
Sirach 6:32-37
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Sirach 6:32-37
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
32 If you are willing, my son, you will be taught,
and if you apply yourself you will become clever.
33 If you love to listen you will gain knowledge,
and if you incline your ear you will become wise.
34 Stand in the assembly of the elders.
Who is wise? Cleave to him.
35 Be ready to listen to every[a] narrative,
and do not let wise proverbs escape you.
36 If you see an intelligent man, visit him early;
let your foot wear out his doorstep.
37 Reflect on the statutes of the Lord,
and meditate at all times on his commandments.
It is he who will give insight to[b] your mind,
and your desire for wisdom will be granted.
Footnotes
- Sirach 6:35 Heb: Gk adds divine
- Sirach 6:37 Heb: Gk will confirm
Sirach 6:32-37
Good News Translation
Sirach 6:32-37
Good News Translation
32 My child, you can learn if you want to. You can be clever if you are determined to be. 33 If you are willing to listen, you will learn and become wise. 34 Go where the old people are; find someone who is wise, and stay with him. 35 Be ready to listen when religious people speak, and don't miss anything that shows insight. 36 If you find someone with understanding, get up early to call on him; wear out his doorstep with your visits.
37 (A)Devote all your time to studying the Lord's commands and thinking about them. He will give you the insight and wisdom you are looking for.
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