Ben Sira 20:27

27 He who speaks wisely will advance himself, and a sensible man will please great men.

Ben Sira 20:27 In-Context

25 A thief is preferable to a habitual liar, but the lot of both is ruin.

26 The disposition of a liar brings disgrace, and his shame is ever with him.

27 He who speaks wisely will advance himself, and a sensible man will please great men.

28 Whoever cultivates the soil will heap up his harvest, and whoever pleases great men will atone for injustice.

29 Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise; like a muzzle on the mouth they avert reproofs.