23 When the dead is at rest, let his remembrance rest. Be comforted for him when his spirit departs from him. (WEB) 24 The wisdom of the scribe comes by the opportunity of leisure. He who has little business can become wise. (WEB) 25 How could he become wise who holds the plow, who glories in the shaft of the goad, who drives oxen and is occupied in their labors, and who mostly talks about bulls? (WEB)
Sirach 38:23–25
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