3 A man of understanding will put his trust in the law. And the law is faithful to him, as when one asks a divine oracle. (WEB) 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)
Sirach 33:3–5
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Proverbs 12:22–24
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. 23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
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.
Sirach 3:28–30
28 The calamity of the proud has no healing, for a weed of wickedness has taken root in him. (WEB) 29 The heart of the prudent will understand a proverb. A wise man desires the ear of a listener. (WEB) 30 Water will quench a flaming fire; almsgiving will make atonement for sins. (WEB)
Proverbs 16:22–24
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 20:4–6
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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)
Sirach 4:23–25
23 Don’t refrain from speaking when it is for safety. Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair. (WEB) 24 For wisdom will be known by speech, and instruction by the word of the tongue. (WEB) 25 Don’t speak against the truth and be shamed for your ignorance. (WEB)
Sirach 34:7–9
7 For dreams have led many astray. They have failed by putting their hope in them. (WEB) 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)
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