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Ben Sira 4:23

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23 Do not refrain from speaking at the proper moment, and do not hide your wisdom.
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Ben Sira 4:23 In-Context

21 For there is a shame that leads to sin, and there is a shame that is glory and favor.
22 Do not show partiality, to your own harm, or deference, to your downfall.
23 Do not refrain from speaking at the proper moment, and do not hide your wisdom.
24 For wisdom becomes known through speech, and education through the words of the tongue.
25 Never speak against the truth, but be ashamed of your ignorance.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Heb: Gk [at a time of salvation]
  • [b]. So some Gk Mss and Heb Syr Lat: Other Gk Mss lack [and do not hide your wisdom]
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