Ben Sira 9:17

17 For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended, and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.

Ben Sira 9:17 In-Context

15 Let thy talk be with the wise, and all thy communication in the law of the Most High.

16 And let just men eat and drink with thee; and let thy glorying be in the fear of the Lord.

17 For the hand of the artificer the work shall be commended, and the wise ruler of the people for his speech.

18 A man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city, and he that is rash in his talk shall be hated.