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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 9:15-18 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

15. Engage in conversation with intelligent people, and let the Law of the Most High be the topic of your discussions.

16. Choose righteous people for your dinner companions. Your chief pride should be your fear of the Lord.

17. Skilled workers are admired for the things they make, and leaders' wisdom is proved by their words.

18. Someone who speaks rashly and recklessly is feared and hated by everyone in town.

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