Sirach 6:33-35

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

³³ If you love to listen you will gain knowledge,
    and if you pay attention you will become wise.
³⁴ Stand in the company of the elders.
    Who is wise? Attach yourself to such a one.
³⁵ Be ready to listen to every godly discourse,
    and let no wise proverbs escape you.