Sirach 20:5-7

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁵ There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech.

⁶ There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper time.

⁷ A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time.