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34 Stand in the company of the elders.
    Who is wise? Attach yourself to such a one.

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'Sirach 6:34' not found for the version: New International Version.

12 But associate with a godly person
    whom you know to be a keeper of the commandments,
who is like-minded with yourself,
    and who will grieve with you if you fail.(A)

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'Sirach 37:12' not found for the version: New International Version.

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.(A)

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Let your conversation be always full of grace,(A) seasoned with salt,(B) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(C)

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15 but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you,(A)

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15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer(A) to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope(B) that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

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