Sirach 13:10

10 Don't be forward, or you might be rejected; and don't stand far off, or you might be forgotten.

Sirach 13:10 In-Context

8 Take care that you don't go astray, and don't be humiliated by your own foolishness.

9 When powerful people invite you, show yourself reluctant, and they will invite you all the more.

10 Don't be forward, or you might be rejected; and don't stand far off, or you might be forgotten.

11 Don't think that you can speak with them as an equal, and don't trust in their lengthy conversations, because they will test you with a lot of talking; and when they are smiling, they are really examining you.

12 Those who won't guard your secrets are cruel, and they won't spare you from mistreatment and imprisonment.