Sirach 8:8-10

Wycliffe Bible

⁸ Despise thou not the telling of wise priests, and be thou conversant in the proverbs of them [or and in the proverbs of them (al)together dwell thou]; for of (or from) them thou shalt learn wisdom, and teaching of understanding, and to serve without (com)plaint to great men.

⁹ The telling of elder men pass not (by) thee [or Pass not beside thee the telling of elders]; for they have learned of (or from) their fathers. For of (or from) them thou shalt learn understanding; and in the time of need thou shalt give [an] answer.

¹⁰ Kindle thou not the coals of sinners, and reprove them; and be thou not burnt with the flame of [the] fire of their sins.