Sirach 18:14-16

Revised Standard Version

¹⁴ He has compassion on those who accept his discipline
    and who are eager for his judgments.

¹⁵ My son, do not mix reproach with your good deeds,
    nor cause grief by your words when you present a gift.
¹⁶ Does not the dew assuage the scorching heat?
    So a word is better than a gift.