Sirach turns to the subject of friends. We’re in familiar “Proverbs” territory, with sage advice about how to avoid being led astray, how to make friends who will truly help. There’s a hint that Sirach was a wealthy individual - he talks about some friends sticking close to you while times are good, even “giving orders to your servants.”
Then there are more exhortations to persevere in your quest for Wisdom. He implies that it will be hard at first, and undisciplined people will give up, but it is necessary to accept her bonds. In words reminiscent of Jesus saying “take my yoke upon you and learn from me,” Sirach urges us to take up the burden of Wisdom.
A crown might be heavy, but you are royalty if you wear it.
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