2 He will keep the sayings of the men of renown and will enter in amidst the subtleties of parables. (WEB) 3 He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs and be conversant in the dark sayings of parables. (WEB) 4 He will serve among great men and appear before him who rules. He will travel through the land of foreign nations, for he has learned what is good and evil among men. (WEB)
Sirach 39:2–4
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Sirach 1:23–25
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Sirach 39:7–9
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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)
Wisdom of Solomon 8:10–12
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Sirach 6:34–36
34 Stand in the multitude of the elders. Attach yourself to whomever is wise. (WEB) 35 Be willing to listen to every godly discourse. Don’t let the proverbs of understanding escape you. (WEB) 36 If you see a man of understanding, get to him early. Let your foot wear out the steps o… (WEB)
Sirach 3:28–30
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Sirach 20:26–28
26 The destination of a liar is dishonor. His shame is with him continually. (WEB) 27 He who is wise in words will advance himself. And one who is prudent will please great men. (WEB) 28 He who tills his land will raise his harvest high. He who pleases great men will get pardon for… (WEB)
Proverbs 1:5–7
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. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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