Good News Translation
Do not disregard what the wise have said. Study their proverbs; from them you can learn to be cultured and to serve great people.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not slight the discourse of the sages, but busy yourself with their maxims; because from them you will learn discipline and how to serve princes.

Contemporary English Version
When wise people speak, pay attention, then study what they have said. You will learn discipline and how to serve those in power.

New American Bible
Do not neglect the discourse of the wise, but busy yourself with their proverbs; For in this way you will acquire the training to stand in the presence of princes.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Rejoice not at the death of thy enemy; knowing that we all die, and are not willing that others should rejoice at our death.

Rejoice not at the death of thy enemy; knowing that we all die, and are not willing that others should rejoice at our death.

Sirach 8:6
Despise not a man that turneth away from sin, nor reproach him therewith: remember that we are all worthy of reproof.

Sirach 8:7
Despise not a man in his old age; for we also shall become old.

Sirach 8:9
Despise not the discourse of them that are ancient and wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs.

Sirach 8:10
For of them thou shalt learn wisdom, and instruction of understanding, and to serve great men without blame.