Ben Sira 8:3-8 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

3. Do not quarrel with loud-mouths,or heap wood upon their fire.

4. Do not associate with the senseless,lest your ancestors be insulted.

5. Do not reproach one who turns away from sin;remember, we all are guilty.

6. Do not insult one who is old,for some of us will also grow old.

7. Do not rejoice when someone dies;remember, we are all to be gathered in.

8. Do not neglect the discourse of the wise,but busy yourself with their proverbs;For in this way you will acquire the trainingto stand in the presence of princes.

Ben Sira 8