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20 Fools raise their voice in laughter,
    but clever people will smile subtly
    in silence.
21     To the prudent,
    education is like a gold ornament,
    like a bracelet on the arm.
22 The foolish enter quickly into a house,
    but experienced people
    will be ashamed to do so.[a]

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  1. Sirach 21:22 Heb An honorable person will stand outside.

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