Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Ecclesiasticus 21:19-22 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

19. The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but in the lips of the wise, grace shall be found.

20. The mouth of the prudent is sought after in the church, and they will think upon his words in their hearts.

21. As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as words without sense.

22. Doctrine to a fool is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.