Ben Sira 21:7

7 He who is mighty in speech is known from afar; but the sensible man, when he slips, is aware of it.

Ben Sira 21:7 In-Context

5 The prayer of a poor man goes from his lips to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily.

6 Whoever hates reproof walks in the steps of the sinner, but he that fears the Lord will repent in his heart.

7 He who is mighty in speech is known from afar; but the sensible man, when he slips, is aware of it.

8 A man who builds his house with other people's money is like one who gathers stones for his burial mound.

9 An assembly of the wicked is like tow gathered together, and their end is a flame of fire.