The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise.
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Sirach 38:24
¶The wisdome of a learned man cometh by vsing wel his vacant time: and he that ceaseth from his owne matters and labour, may come by wisdome.
Parallel Translations
The wisdom of a learned man comes by opportunity of leisure: and he that has little business shall become wise.
The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: and he that hath little business shall become wise.
The wisdom of the scribe comes by the opportunity of leisure. He who has little business can become wise.