Sirach 20:6

6 There are those who keep silent because they have nothing to say in response, and there are those who keep silent because they know the right time.

Sirach 20:6 In-Context

4 Like eunuchs desiring to violate a girl, so are those who make decisions by force.

5 There are people who are silent and are found to be wise, and there are those who are hated because they talk a lot.

6 There are those who keep silent because they have nothing to say in response, and there are those who keep silent because they know the right time.

7 Wise people keep silent until the proper moment, but those who swagger and are senseless will miss the right moment.

8 Those who talk excessively will be loathed, and those who pretend to have authority will be hated. in bad circumstances, and there's a windfall that results in loss.