Ben Sira 20:13

13 The wise man makes himself beloved through his words, but the courtesies of fools are wasted.

Ben Sira 20:13 In-Context

11 There are losses because of glory, and there are men who have raised their heads from humble circumstances.

12 There is a man who buys much for a little, but pays for it seven times over.

13 The wise man makes himself beloved through his words, but the courtesies of fools are wasted.

14 A fool's gift will profit you nothing, for he has many eyes instead of one.

15 He gives little and upbraids much, he opens his mouth like a herald; today he lends and tomorrow he asks it back; such a one is a hateful man.