Holy Scripture
Sirach 21:17
Source: Septuagint
Original
17They inquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, And they shall ponder his words in their heart.
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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.
16The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: But grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
— Sirach 21:17 —
18As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: And the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.
19Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, And like manacles on the right hand.