Sirach 34:9–13

Experience as a Teacher

9 People who have traveleds know many things,

and those with much experience know what they are talking about.*

10 The inexperienced know few things,

11 but those who have traveled acquire much cleverness.*

12 I have seen many things in my travels,

and I understand more than I can express.

13 I have often been in danger of death

but have escaped because of these experiences.*