Ben Sira 20:20

20 A proverb from a fool's lips will be rejected, for he does not tell it at its proper time.

Ben Sira 20:20 In-Context

18 A slip on the pavement is better than a slip of the tongue; so the downfall of the wicked will occur speedily.

19 An ungracious man is like a story told at the wrong time, which is continually on the lips of the ignorant.

20 A proverb from a fool's lips will be rejected, for he does not tell it at its proper time.

21 A man may be prevented from sinning by his poverty, so when he rests he feels no remorse.

22 A man may lose his life through shame, or lose it because of his foolish look.