Sirach 20:5-7

Common English Bible

⁵ There are people who are silent
and are found to be wise,
    and there are those who are hated
    because they talk a lot.
⁶ There are those who keep silent
because they have nothing to say
in response,
    and there are those who keep silent
    because they know the right time.
⁷ Wise people keep silent
until the proper moment,
    but those who swagger and are senseless will miss the right moment.