Sirach 8:8-10

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⁸Do not slight the discourse of the sages,
    but turn to their maxims,
because from them you will learn discipline
    and how to serve the great.^(A)
⁹Do not ignore the discourse of the aged,
    for they themselves learned from their parents;^[a]
from them you learn how to understand
    and to give an answer when the need arises.^(B)

¹⁰Do not kindle the coals of sinners,
or you may be burned^[b] in their flaming fire.^(C)