OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 6:36

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36

If you see a man of understanding, get to him early. Let your foot wear out the steps of his doors.

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Verse 36. Morning, with the utmost diligence. Calmet.—“The very meeting of the wise is of advantage; and thou mayst learn something of a great man, though he open not his mouth.” Sen. ep. xciv.

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