Ben Sira 20:31

31 Better are those who hide their folly than those who hide their wisdom.

Ben Sira 20:31 In-Context

29 Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise; like a muzzle on the mouth they stop reproofs.

30 Hidden wisdom and unseen treasure, of what value is either?

31 Better are those who hide their folly than those who hide their wisdom.

Footnotes

• [a] Other ancient authorities add [+V32+WUnwearied endurance in seeking the Lord is better than a masterless charioteer of one's own life.]