Ben Sira 32:1-7

1 If they make you master of the feast, do not exalt yourself; be among them as one of them; take good care of them and then be seated;

2 when you have fulfilled your duties, take your place, that you may be merry on their account and receive a wreath for your excellent leadership.

3 Speak, you who are older, for it is fitting that you should, but with accurate knowledge, and do not interrupt the music.

4 Where there is entertainment, do not pour out talk; do not display your cleverness out of season.

5 A ruby seal in a setting of gold is a concert of music at a banquet of wine.

6 A seal of emerald in a rich setting of gold is the melody of music with good wine.

7 Speak, young man, if there is need of you, but no more than twice, and only if asked.