7 A wise man will be silent until his time has come, but the braggart and fool will miss his time. (WEB)
Sirach 20:7
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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.
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.
Proverbs 29:10–12
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Sirach 32:3–5
3 Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music. (WEB) 4 Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time. (WEB) 5 As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music… (WEB)
Sirach 20:1–2
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Amos 5:12–14
12 For I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate. 13 Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil. 14 Seek good, not evil, so th…
Sirach 41:14–16
14 My children, follow instruction in peace. But wisdom that is hidden and a treasure that is not seen, what benefit is in them both? (WEB) 15 Better is a man who hides his foolishness than a man who hides his wisdom. (WEB) 16 Therefore show respect for my words; for it is not good… (WEB)
Sirach 21:6–8
6 One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner. He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart. (WEB) 7 He who is mighty in tongue is known far away; but the man of understanding knows when he slips. (WEB) 8 He who builds his house with other men’s money is like one who ga… (WEB)
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