24 He will hide his words until the right moment, and the lips of many will tell of his understanding. (WEB)
Sirach 1:24
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Sirach 39:6–8
6 If the great Lord wills, he will be filled with the spirit of understanding; he will pour forth the words of his wisdom and in prayer give thanks to the Lord. (WEB) 7 He will direct his counsel and knowledge, and he will meditate in his secrets. (WEB) 8 He will show the instru… (WEB)
Sirach 39:2–4
2 He will keep the sayings of the men of renown and will enter in amidst the subtleties of parables. (WEB) 3 He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs and be conversant in the dark sayings of parables. (WEB) 4 He will serve among great men and appear before him who rules.… (WEB)
Psalms of Solomon 17:45–47
45 His words shall be more refined than costly gold, the choicest; In the assemblies he will judge the peoples, the tribes of the sanctified. (PSS) 46 His words shall be like the words of the holy ones in the midst of sanctified peoples. (PSS) 47 Blessed be they that shall be in th… (PSS)
Sirach 21:16–18
16 The chatter of a fool is like a burden in the way, but grace will be found on the lips of the wise. (WEB) 17 The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation. They will ponder his words in their heart. (WEB) 18 As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to… (WEB)
Proverbs 12:22–24
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. 23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
2 Baruch 48:32–34
32 the heat of indignation. And it shall come to pass in those days that all the inhabitants of the earth shall be moved one against another, because they know not that My judgement has drawn nigh. (2BA) 33 For there shall not be found many wise at that time, And the inte… (2BA)
Sirach 37:21–23
21 For grace was not given to him from the Lord, because he is deprived of all wisdom. (WEB) 22 There is one who is wise to his own soul; and the fruits of his understanding are trustworthy in the mouth. (WEB) 23 A wise man will instruct his own people. The fruits of his understand… (WEB)
Proverbs 17:27–28
27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. 28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
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