Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 37:20

ἔστι σοφιζόμενος ἐν λόγοις μισητός, οὗτος πάσης τροφῆς καθυστερήσει·
King James Version (KJV)

There is one that sheweth wisdom in words, and is hated: he shall be destitute of all food.

Modern English

There is one who displays wisdom in words and is hated for it; he ends up deprived of everything.

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