11 He who keeps the law becomes master of its intent. The fulfilment of the fear of the Lord is wisdom. (WEB) 12 He who is not clever will not be instructed. There is a cleverness which makes bitterness abound. (WEB) 13 The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood, and his counsel as a fountain of life. (WEB)
Sirach 21:11–13
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Proverbs 16:21–23
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Proverbs 19:7–9
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Proverbs 9:8–10
8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of th…
Proverbs 14:17–19
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Sirach 34:8–10
8 Without lying the law will be fulfilled. Wisdom is complete in a faithful mouth. (WEB) 9 A well-instructed man knows many things. He who has much experience will declare understanding. (WEB) 10 He who has no experience knows few things. But he who has traveled increases clevern… (WEB)
Sirach 37:22–24
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Proverbs 10:7–9
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin. 9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
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