Sirach 37:20

20 Some skilled speakers are hated; they will be deprived of any luxuries.

Sirach 37:20 In-Context

18 it poses four possibilities: good and evil, life and death, and their continual master is the tongue.

19 Some people instruct many, but they are useless to themselves.

20 Some skilled speakers are hated; they will be deprived of any luxuries.

21 The Lord hasn't granted them any refinement, because they are deprived of any wisdom.

22 Some people are wise to their own benefit, and the fruits of their understanding are evident to all.