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Sirach 9:15-17
Common English Bible

15 Converse with intelligent people,
    and talk constantly about the Law
    of the Most High.
16 Let righteous people
be your dinner companions,
    and let your pride
    be in the fear of the Lord.

On rulers

17 A handicraft is praised
because of the craftsperson’s skill,
    and the one who leads a people
    is wise in speech.

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