He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
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Sirach 21:12
He that is not wise, wil not suffer him self to be taught: but there is some wit that increaseth bitternes.
Parallel Translations
He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplies bitterness.
He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
He who is not clever will not be instructed. There is a cleverness which makes bitterness abound.