Sirach 8:11-13

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹¹ Let not the discourse of the ancients escape thee, for they have learned of their fathers:

¹² For of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need.

¹³ Kindle not the coals of sinners by rebuking them, lest thou be burnt with the flame of the fire of their sins.