Sirach 20:31

31 Better are those who hide their foolishness than those who hide their wisdom.

Sirach 20:31 In-Context

29 Friendly relationships and gifts will blind the eyes of the wise; like a muzzle on a mouth, they turn away reproof.

30 Hidden wisdom and unseen treasure— of what benefit is either?

31 Better are those who hide their foolishness than those who hide their wisdom.

Footnotes

• [a]. LXXb adds 20:32 Better is unmovable endurance when seeking the Lord than a charioteer of one’s life that has no master.