Sirach 1:24-26

Good News Translation

²⁴ Keep quiet until the right time to speak, and you will gain a reputation for good sense.

Wisdom and Reverence for God

²⁵ Wisdom has a treasury of wise sayings, but sinners have nothing but contempt for godliness. ²⁶ If you want to be wise, keep the Lord's commands, and he will give you Wisdom in abundance.