Cross References 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. Sirach 20:4 How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin. Sirach 20:5 There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech. Sirach 20:7 A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time. Sirach 20:8 He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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. Sirach 20:4How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so thou shalt escape wilful sin. Sirach 20:5 There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech. Sirach 20:7 A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time. Sirach 20:8 He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated. Context Sirach 20…5There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech. 6There 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. 7A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time.… |
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