Ben Sira 4:26

26 Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, and force not the course of the river.

Ben Sira 4:26 In-Context

24 For by speech wisdom shall be known, and learning by the word of the tongue.

25 In no wise speak against the truth, but be abashed by the error of thine ignorance.

26 Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, and force not the course of the river.

27 Make not thyself an underling to a foolish man, neither accept the person of the mighty.

28 Strive for the truth unto death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.