Ben Sira 20:5

5 There is one that keepeth silence and is found wise, and another by much babbling becometh hateful.

Ben Sira 20:5 In-Context

3 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to show repentance! For so shalt thou escape willful sin.

4 As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he that executeth judgment with violence.

5 There is one that keepeth silence and is found wise, and another by much babbling becometh hateful.

6 Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not the answer; and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.

7 A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity, but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.