Ben Sira 32:5

5 To speak the first word with care knowledge, and hinder not music.

Ben Sira 32:5 In-Context

3 That thou mayst rejoice for them, and receive a crown as an ornament of grace, and get the honour of the contribution.

4 Speak, thou that art elder: for it becometh thee,

5 To speak the first word with care knowledge, and hinder not music.

6 Where there is no hearing, pour out words, and be not lifted up out season with thy wisdom.

7 concert of music in a banquet wine is as a carbuncle set in gold.