23 Don’t refrain from speaking when it is for safety. Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair. (WEB) 24 For wisdom will be known by speech, and instruction by the word of the tongue. (WEB) 25 Don’t speak against the truth and be shamed for your ignorance. (WEB)
Sirach 4:23–25
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Sirach 5:11–13
11 Be swift to hear and answer with patience. (WEB) 12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand over your mouth. (WEB) 13 Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall. (WEB)
Sirach 10:25–27
25 Free men will minister to a wise servant. A man who has knowledge will not complain. (WEB) 26 Don’t flaunt your wisdom in doing your work. Don’t boast in the time of your distress. (WEB) 27 Better is he who labors and abounds in all things, than he who boasts and lacks bread. (WEB)
Proverbs 23:8–10
8 You will vomit up what little you have eaten and waste your pleasant words. 9 Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words. 10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
Sirach 42:7–9
7 Whatever you hand over, let it be by number and weight. In giving and receiving, let all be in writing. (WEB) 8 Don’t be ashamed to instruct the unwise and foolish, and one of extreme old age who contends with those who are young. So you will be well instructed indeed… (WEB)
Sirach 33:3–5
3 A man of understanding will put his trust in the law. And the law is faithful to him, as when one asks a divine oracle. (WEB) 4 Prepare your speech, and so you will be heard. Bind up instruction, and make your answer. (WEB) 5 The heart of a fool is like a cartwheel. His though… (WEB)
Sirach 20:1–2
1 There is a reproof that is not timely; and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent. (WEB) 2 How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm. (WEB)
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)
Proverbs 30:5–7
5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar. 7 Two things I ask of You— do not refuse me before I die:
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