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Wisdom of Ben Sira 32:8-10
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 32:8-10
New Catholic Bible
8 Be brief, but say much in a few words;
convey the impression of knowledge but preferring to hold your tongue.
9 Among eminent people do not act as if you were their equal,
and do not continue to babble on when someone else is speaking.
10 As lightning flashes before thunder strikes,
so does esteem go ahead of a modest man.