Holy Scripture
Sirach 20:19
Source: Septuagint
Original
19An unseasonable tale Will always be in the mouth of the unwise.
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In context
17How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn!
18To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: So the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
— Sirach 20:19 —
20A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool’s mouth; For he will not speak it in due season.
21There is that is hindered from sinning through want: And when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.