Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 21:17

στόμα φρονίμου ζητηθήσεται ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ, καὶ τοὺς λόγους αὐτοῦ διανοηθήσονται ἐν καρδίᾳ.
King James Version (KJV)

They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

Modern English

People ask the wise man's opinion in the assembly, and they weigh his words carefully in their hearts.

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