Holy Scripture
Sirach 20:9
Source: Septuagint
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9There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; And there is a gain that turneth to loss.
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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.
— Sirach 20:9 —
10There is a gift that shall not profit thee; And there is a gift whose recompense is double.
11There is an abasement because of glory; And there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.