23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understanding are trustworthy. (WEB)
Sirach 37:23
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Sirach 10:1–2
1 A wise judge will instruct his people. The government of a man of understanding will be well ordered. (WEB) 2 As is the judge of his people, so are his officials. As the city’s ruler is, so are all those who dwell in it. (WEB)
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…
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 44:3–5
3 Some ruled in their kingdoms and were men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their understanding. Some have spoken in prophecies, (WEB) 4 leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their understanding, giving instruction for the people. Their words in th… (WEB)
Sirach 18:28–30
28 Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her. (WEB) 29 They who were of understanding in sayings also became wise themselves, and poured out apt proverbs. (WEB) 30 Don’t go after your lusts. Restrain your appetites. (WEB)
Proverbs 16:20–22
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
Proverbs 1:4–6
4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young, 5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel 6 by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.
Proverbs 19:7–9
7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found. 8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. 9 A false witness will n…
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