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Wisdom of Ben Sira 27:11-13
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 27:11-13
New Catholic Bible
11 The conversation of the devout is always wise,[a]
but the fool is as changeable as the moon.
12 Limit the time when you are in the presence of fools,
but linger as much as possible among those who are thoughtful.
13 The conversation of fools is offensive,
and their raucous laughter centers around their wanton sinfulness.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 27:11 The conversation . . . always wise: the Vulgate reads: “The holy man remains fixed in wisdom like the sun.”
