17 He who fears the Lord directs his friendship properly; for as he is, so is his neighbor also. (WEB) 18 My son, gather instruction from your youth up. Even when you have gray hair you will find wisdom. (WEB) 19 Come to her as one who plows and sows and wait for her good fruit; for your toil will be little in her cultivation, and you will soon eat of her fruit. (WEB)
Sirach 6:17–19
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Proverbs 19:19–21
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Sirach 6:31–33
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Proverbs 2:1–2
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Sirach 6:25–27
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Sirach 1:25–27
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Proverbs 4:5–7
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Sirach 51:25–27
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Sirach 31:21–23
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