Sirach 20:8

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.

Sirach 20:8 In-Context

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.

9 Some people have success

10 There's a gift that won't profit you, and there's a gift that will bring twice the return.

Footnotes

• [a] LXXb How good it is when someone who is reproved shows a changed heart and mind! In this way, you will escape sinning voluntarily.