18 Fences set on a high place will not stand against the wind; so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool will not stand against any fear. (WEB)
Sirach 22:18
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Sirach 33:4–6
4 Prepare your speech, and so you will be heard. Bind up instruction, and make your answer. (WEB) 5 The heart of a fool is like a cartwheel. His thoughts are like a rolling axle. (WEB) 6 A stallion horse is like a mocking friend. He neighs under every one who sits upon him. (WEB)
Sirach 21:13–15
13 The knowledge of a wise man will be made to abound as a flood, and his counsel as a fountain of life. (WEB) 14 The inward parts of a fool are like a broken vessel. He will hold no knowledge. (WEB) 15 If a man of knowledge hears a wise word, he will commend it and add to it. The… (WEB)
Proverbs 24:6–8
6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. 8 He who plots evil will be called a schemer.
Sirach 21:17–19
17 The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation. They will ponder his words in their heart. (WEB) 18 As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool. The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense. (WEB) 19 Instruction is as fetters on the feet… (WEB)
Sirach 27:2–4
2 As a nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones, so sin will thrust itself in between buying and selling. (WEB) 3 Unless a person holds on diligently to the fear of the Lord, his house will be overthrown quickly. (WEB) 4 In the shaking of a sieve, the refuse remains,… (WEB)
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… (WEB)
Proverbs 25:27–28
27 It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. 28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
Proverbs 29:24–26
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify. 25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
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