Sirach 16:22–24

²² Who will declare his works of righteousness? Who will wait for them? For his covenant is afar off. (WEB) ²³ He who is lacking in understanding thinks about these things. An unwise and erring man thinks foolishly. (WEB) ²⁴ My son, listen to me, learn knowledge, and heed my words with your heart. (WEB)

Semantically similar passages

Proverbs 5:1–2

¹ My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight, ² that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

Proverbs 4:1–2

¹ Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. ² For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.

Proverbs 4:19–21

¹⁹ But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble. ²⁰ My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. ²¹ Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart.

Proverbs 7:23–25

²³ until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life. ²⁴ Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. ²⁵ Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.

Proverbs 22:16–18

¹⁶ Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty. ¹⁷ Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge— ¹⁸ for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lip…