OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 27:12

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12

Limit your time among people void of understanding, but persevere among the thoughtful.

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Verse 12. A. Greek “the speech of the wise man is wisdom throughout: but,” and so forth Bible.—The fool always mixes something improper with what good he speaks. Calmet.—Sun. The wise man preserves his virtue, whether it appear or not. Worthington.

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