Ben Sira 4:23

23 Never hesitate to speak out when the occasion calls for it. Don't hide your wisdom.

Ben Sira 4:23 In-Context

21 Humility deserves honor and respect, but a low opinion of yourself leads to sin.

22 Do not let others have their way at your expense; do not bring on your own ruin by giving up your rights.

23 Never hesitate to speak out when the occasion calls for it. Don't hide your wisdom.

24 Your wisdom and education can be known only by what you say.

25 Do not, however, go against the truth, and remember that you do not know everything.

Footnotes

• [a] [Probable text] the occasion; [Greek] safety.
• [b] [Hebrew] Don't hide your wisdom; [most Greek manuscripts do not have these words; other Greek manuscripts] Don't hide your wisdom for the sake of appearances.