Ben Sira 8:19

19 You should not reveal your most private thoughts to anyone. If you do, you may as well throw away any chance of happiness.

Ben Sira 8:19 In-Context

17 You should not ask a stupid person for advice. He will not be able to keep secret what you tell him.

18 You should not do anything in front of a stranger that should be kept secret. There is no way of knowing what will happen if you do.

19 You should not reveal your most private thoughts to anyone. If you do, you may as well throw away any chance of happiness.

Footnotes

• [a]. [Hebrew] If . . . happiness; [Greek] And don't let anyone do you a favor.