Ben Sira 20:29

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

Ben Sira 20:29 In-Context

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.

30 Hidden wisdom and unseen treasure, what advantage is there in either of them?

31 Better is the man who hides his folly than the man who hides his wisdom.