Ben Sira 22:6

6 Like music in mourning is a tale told at the wrong time, but chastising and discipline are wisdom at all times.

Ben Sira 22:6 In-Context

4 A sensible daughter obtains her husband, but one who acts shamefully brings grief to her father.

5 An impudent daughter disgraces father and husband, and will be despised by both.

6 Like music in mourning is a tale told at the wrong time, but chastising and discipline are wisdom at all times.

7 He who teaches a fool is like one who glues potsherds together, or who rouses a sleeper from deep slumber.

8 He who tells a story to a fool tells it to a drowsy man; and at the end he will say, "What is it?"