Sirach 1:23

23 Patient people will hold themselves back until the right moment, and afterward they will be paid back with joy.

Sirach 1:23 In-Context

22 Unjust anger won't be justified, for the tipping point of one's anger is one's downfall.

23 Patient people will hold themselves back until the right moment, and afterward they will be paid back with joy.

24 They will hide their words until the right moment, and many will talk about their good judgment.

25 There are intelligent proverbs in Wisdom's treasuries, but sinners avoid godliness like the plague.