Ben Sira 34:9-16 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

9. A much-traveled person knows many things;and one with much experience speaks sense.

10. An inexperienced person knows little,

11. whereas with travel one adds to resourcefulness.

12. I have seen much in my travels,and learned more than I could ever say.

13. Often I was in danger of death,but by these experiences I was saved.

14. Living is the spirit of those who fear the Lord,

15. for their hope is in their savior.

16. Whoever fear the Lord are afraid of nothingand are never discouraged, for he is their hope.

Ben Sira 34