Sirach 20:6 CPDV

⁴  How good it is, when you are corrected, to show contrition! For in this way, you will escape deliberate sin.

⁵  There is one who, by remaining silent, is found to be wise. And there is another who is hateful and who provokes by speaking out.

⁶  There is one who, not having the understanding to speak, remains silent. And there is another who remains silent, knowing the proper time.

⁷  A wise man will remain silent until the proper time. But an unrestrained and imprudent person will not heed the times.

⁸  Whoever uses many words will wound his own soul. And whoever unjustly takes authority upon himself will be hated.