Holy Scripture
Sirach 21:15
A church father on this verse
“"Benjamin, ravenous wolf, still eating by morning and by evening dividing the food. All these are the twelve sons of Jacob, and the words their father said to them as he blessed them. Each according to his blessing, he blessed them." I wish that those who insist on the letter would tell me what there could be in Benja…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
15If a skillful man hear a wise word, He will commend it, and add unto it: But when one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, And he casteth it behind his back.
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In context
13The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: And his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.
14The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, And he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
— Sirach 21:15 —
16The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: But grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
17They inquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, And they shall ponder his words in their heart.