Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 21:15

λόγον σοφὸν ἐὰν ἀκούσῃ ἐπιστήμων, αἰνέσει αὐτὸν καὶ ἐπ᾿ αὐτὸν προσθήσει· ἤκουσεν ὁ σπαταλῶν καὶ ἀπήρεσεν αὐτῷ, καὶ ἀπέστρεψεν αὐτὸν ὀπίσω τοῦ νώτου αὐτοῦ.
King James Version (KJV)

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

Modern English

If a capable man hears a wise saying, he praises it and builds on it; but the moment a fool hears it, it annoys him and he throws it over his shoulder.

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