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35 Listen eagerly to every godly conversation;
    allow no expression of wisdom to escape you.
36 If you see a man of understanding, rise early to visit him;
    let your feet wear out his doorstep.
37 Reflect on the decrees of the Lord
    and constantly meditate on his commandments.
He will enlighten[a] your mind,
    and the wisdom you desire will be granted to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:37 Enlighten: Greek reads: “confirm.”