Sirach 38:24

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 38:24 (WEB)
The wisdom of the scribe comes by the opportunity of leisure. He who has little business can become wise.

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Augustine of Hippo, Tractates on the Gospel of John Tractate 57
“I am still, and see that Thou art the Lord: for “the wisdom of the scribe cometh by opportunity of leisure; and he that hath little business shall become wise.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxxviii. 24.
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