Sirach 37:22
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Some people are wise to their own benefit, and the fruits of their understanding are evident to all.
A skillful man hath taught many, and is sweet to his own soul.
Someone may consider himself wise and let you know that he is certain about what he knows.
When one is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of knowledge are seen in his own person.
When one is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his knowledge are seen in his own person.
If a person is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his good sense will be praiseworthy.
If a person is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his good sense will be praiseworthy.
If a person is wise to his own advantage, the fruits of his good sense will be praiseworthy.
If people are wise to their own advantage, the fruits of their good sense will be praiseworthy.
A man may be wise to his own advantage, and the fruits of his understanding may be trustworthy on his lips.
A man may be wise to his own advantage, and the fruits of his understanding may be trustworthy on his lips.
A wise man is wise to his (own) soul, and the fruits of his wit be worthy to be praised. [There is a wise man wise to his soul, and the fruits of the wit of him be praiseable.]
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