Ben Sira 18:19

19 Learn before thou speak, and use physic before thou be sick.

Ben Sira 18:19 In-Context

17 Lo, is not a word better than a gift? But both are with a gracious man.

18 A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.

19 Learn before thou speak, and use physic before thou be sick.

20 Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.

21 Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins show repentance.