Ben Sira 20:7

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

Ben Sira 20:7 In-Context

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.

8 He that useth many words shall be abhorred, and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

9 There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things, and there is a gain that turneth to loss.