Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 42:8

περὶ παιδείας ἀνοήτου καὶ μωροῦ καὶ ἐσχατογήρου κρινομένου πρὸς νέους· καὶ ἔσῃ πεπαιδευμένος ἀληθινῶς καὶ δεδοκιμασμένος ἔναντι παντὸς ζῶντος.
King James Version (KJV)

Be not ashamed to inform the unwise and foolish, and the extreme aged that contendeth with those that are young: thus shalt thou be truly learned, and approved of all men living.

Modern English

Do not be ashamed to instruct the ignorant and foolish, or the very old man who argues with the young — this way you will show yourself truly learned, and be approved by everyone.

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