Sirach 6:33-35

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³³If you love to listen you will gain knowledge,
    and if you incline your ear you will become wise.
³⁴Stand in the assembly of the elders.
    Who is wise? Cleave to him.
³⁵Be ready to listen to every^[a] narrative,
    and do not let wise proverbs escape you.

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Sirach 6:35 Heb: Gk adds divine

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