Ben Sira 21:20

20 A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but the wise smile quietly.

Ben Sira 21:20 In-Context

18 Like a house in ruins is wisdom to a fool, and to the ignorant, knowledge is talk that has no meaning.

19 To a senseless person education is fetters on his feet, and like manacles on his right hand.

20 A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but the wise smile quietly.

21 To the sensible person education is like a golden ornament, and like a bracelet on the right arm.

22 The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but an experienced person waits respectfully outside.

Footnotes

• [a]. Syr Lat: Gk [clever]