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Sirach 20:6-8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Sirach 20:6-8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
6 Some people keep silent because they have nothing to say,
while others keep silent because they know when to speak.
7 The wise remain silent until the right moment,
but a boasting fool misses the right moment.
8 Whoever talks too much is detested,
and whoever pretends to authority is hated.[a]
Footnotes
- Sirach 20:8 Other ancient authorities add How good it is to show repentance when you are reproved, for so you will escape deliberate sin!
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