Holy Scripture
Sirach 20:6
Source: Septuagint
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6Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: And some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
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4As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin; So is he that executeth judgment with violence.
5There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: And another by much babbling becometh hateful.
— Sirach 20:6 —
7A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: But a babbler and a fool will regard no time.
8He that useth many words shall be abhorred; And he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.