Sirach 6:34-36

Revised Standard Version

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.