Ben Sira 20:5-8 (New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha)
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Some people keep silent and are thought to be wise, while others are detested for being talkative.
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Some people keep silent because they have nothing to say, while others keep silent because they know when to speak.
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The wise remain silent until the right moment, but a boasting fool misses the right moment.
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Whoever talks too much is detested, and whoever pretends to authority is hated. a
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Ben Sira 20:8 - Other ancient authorities add [How good it is to show repentance when you are reproved, for so you will escape deliberate sin!]