Ben Sira 20:1

1 There is a reproof that is not comely; again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.

Ben Sira 20:1 In-Context

1 There is a reproof that is not comely; again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.

2 It is much better to reprove than to be angry secretly, and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

3 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to show repentance! For so shalt thou escape willful sin.

4 As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he that executeth judgment with violence.

5 There is one that keepeth silence and is found wise, and another by much babbling becometh hateful.