Sirach 21:18DRA
Bible Catholique · DRA · Verset 18 sur 31
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"A man of sense will praise every wise word he shall hear, and will apply it to himself: the luxurious man hath heard it, and it shall displease him, and he will cast it behind his back."
En contexte
16The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood, and his counsel continueth like a fountain of life.
17The heart of a fool is like a broken vessel, and no wisdom at all shall it hold.
18A man of sense will praise every wise word he shall hear, and will apply it to himself: the luxurious man hath heard it, and it shall displease him, and he will cast it behind his back.
19The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but in the lips of the wise, grace shall be found.
20The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts.