Sirach 37:22LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 22 of 34
"A skillful man hath taught many, and is sweet to his own soul."
In context
20In all thy works let the true word go before thee, and steady counsel before every action.
21A wicked word shall change the beast: out of which four manner of things arise, good and evil, life and death: and the tongue is continually the ruler of them. There is a man that is subtle and a teacher of many, and yet is unprofitable to his own soul.
22A skillful man hath taught many, and is sweet to his own soul.
23He that speaketh sophistically, is hateful: he shall be destitute of every thing.
24Grace is not given him from the Lord: for he is deprived of all wisdom.