Sirach 32:4-11

1. 4 Pour not out words where there is a musician, and shew not forth wisdom out of time.

2. 5 A concert of musick in a banquet of wine is as a signet of carbuncle set in gold.

3. 6 As a signet of an emerald set in a work of gold, so is the melody of musick with pleasant wine.

4. 7 Speak, young man, if there be need of thee: and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked.

5. 8 Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.

6. 9 If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words.

7. 10 Before the thunder goeth lightning; and before a shamefaced man shall go favour.

8. 11 Rise up betimes, and be not the last; but get thee home without delay.

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