Sirach 6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 6

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or you may be torn apart as by a bull.

3 destroys those who have it

and makes them the laughingstock of their enemies.

Friendship, False and True

5 is a golden ornament

and her bonds a purple cord.

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32If you are willing, my child, you can be disciplined,

and if you apply yourself you will become clever.

33If you love to listen you will accept discipline,

and if you pay attention you will become wise.

34Stand in the company of the elders.

Who is wise? Attach yourself to such a one.

35 your mind,

and your desire for wisdom will be granted.