Ben Sira 19:11

11 A foolish person trying to keep a secret suffers like a woman in labor.

Ben Sira 19:11 In-Context

9 Whoever hears you will take note of it, and sooner or later will hate you for it.

10 Have you heard a rumor? Let it die with you. Be brave! It won't make you explode.

11 A foolish person trying to keep a secret suffers like a woman in labor.

12 Any time he hears a secret, it's like an arrow stuck in his leg.

13 If you hear that a friend has done something wrong, ask him about it. Maybe it isn't true. If it is true, he won't do it again.