Ben Sira 20:1-6

1 There is a reproof that is not comely; again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.
2 It is much better to reprove than to be angry secretly, and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.
3 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to show repentance! For so shalt thou escape willful sin.
4 As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he that executeth judgment with violence.
5 There is one that keepeth silence and is found wise, and another by much babbling becometh hateful.
6 Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not the answer; and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
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