Ben Sira 32:10

10 Lightning travels ahead of the thunder, and approval goes before one who is modest.

Ben Sira 32:10 In-Context

8 Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
9 Among the great do not act as their equal; and when another is speaking, do not babble.
10 Lightning travels ahead of the thunder, and approval goes before one who is modest.
11 Leave in good time and do not be the last; go home quickly and do not linger.
12 Amuse yourself there to your heart's content, but do not sin through proud speech.
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