Sirach 3:31DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 31 of 34
"The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire."
In context
29A wicked heart shall be laden with sorrows, and the sinner will add sin to sin.
30The congregation of the proud shall not be healed: for the plant of wickedness shall take root in them, and it shall not be perceived.
31The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire.
32A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sins, and in the works of justice shall have success.
33Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins: