Ben Sira 9:14-17 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

14. As best you can, answer your neighbor,and associate with the wise.

15. With the learned exchange ideas;and let all your conversation be about the law of the Most High.

16. Take the righteous for your table companions;and let your glory be in the fear of God.

17. Work by skilled hands will earn praise;but the people’s leader is proved wise by his words.

Ben Sira 9