Sirach 37:19–27
19There is one who is clever and the instructor of many, and yet is unprofitable to his own soul.↗
20There is one who is subtle in words, and is hated. He will be destitute of all food.↗
21For grace was not given to him from the Lord, because he is deprived of all wisdom.↗
22There is one who is wise to his own soul; and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth.↗
23A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy.↗
24A wise man will be filled with blessing. All those who see him will call him happy.↗
25The life of a man is counted by days. The days of Israel are innumerable.↗
26The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever.↗
27My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it.↗
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