Sirach 20:6-8

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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.

⁸ He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated.