Common English Bible

Sirach 6:33-37 Common English Bible (CEB)

33. If you love to listen, you will receive,and if you pay attention,you will be wise.

34. Keep company with the elders,and stick closely to their wisdom.

35. Desire to listento every godly conversation,and don’t let intelligent proverbs escape you.

36. If you find individuals who are intelligent,get up before dawn to see those people,and let your footwear out their doorsteps.

37. Think about the Lord’s decrees,and meditate constantlyon his commandments.He will make your heart steadfast,and will grant your desire for wisdom.