Ben Sira 9:17

17 For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended: and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.

Ben Sira 9:17 In-Context

15 Let thy talk be with the wise, and all thy communication in the law of the most High.

16 And let just men eat and drink with thee; and let thy glorying be in the fear of the Lord.

17 For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended: and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.

18 A man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city; and he that is rash in his talk shall be hated.