Sirach 21:15-17

Good News Translation

¹⁵ When an educated person hears something that shows insight, it stimulates his mind and leads him on to other ideas. But when someone who is satisfied with ignorance hears it, he won't like it, and will forget it as soon as he can. ¹⁶ Listening to a foolish person talk is like traveling with a heavy load on your back, but it is a pleasure to hear what intelligent people have to say. ¹⁷ The assembly will be eager to hear from an intelligent person and will take his opinion seriously.