Ben Sira 6:33-35
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
33 If you are willing to listen, you can learn;
if you pay attention, you can be instructed.
34 Stand in the company of the elders;
stay close to whoever is wise.
35 Be eager to hear every discourse;
let no insightful saying escape you.(A)
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