Sirach 37:22–26

22 A man may be wise to his own advantage,

and the fruits of his understanding may be trustworthy on his lips.

23 A wise man will instruct his own people,

and the fruits of his understanding will be trustworthy.

24 A wise man will have praise heaped upon him,

and all who see him will call him happy.

25 The life of a man is numbered by days,

but the days of Israel are without number.

26 He who is wise among his people will inherit confidence,

and his name will live for ever.