Sir 20:1 

There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man 

holdeth his tongue, and he is wise. 

Sir 20:2 

It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and 

he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt. 

Sir 20:3 

How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! 

for so shalt thou escape wilful sin. 

Sir 20:4 

As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he 

that executeth judgment with violence. 

Sir 20:5 

There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and 

another by much babbling becometh hateful. 

Sir 20:6 

Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: 

and some keepeth silence, knowing his time. 

Sir 20:7 

A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but 

a babbler and a fool will regard no time. 

Sir 20:8 

He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that 

taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated. 

Sir 20:9 

There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and 

there is a gain that turneth to loss. 

Sir 20:10 

There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a 

gift whose recompence is double. 

Sir 20:11 

There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that 

lifteth up his head from a low estate. 

Sir 20:12 

There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it 

sevenfold. 

Sir 20:13 

A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of 

fools shall be poured out. 

Sir 20:14 

The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; 

neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to 

receive many things for one. 

Sir 20:15 

He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth 

like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he ask it 

again: such an one is to be hated of God and man. 

Sir 20:16 

The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my 

good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me. 

Sir 20:17 

How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he 

knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto 

him as if he had it not. 

Sir 20:18 

To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the 

tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily. 

Sir 20:19 

An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the 

unwise. 

Sir 20:20 

A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a 

fool's mouth; for he will not speak it in due season. 

Sir 20:21 

There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when 

he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled. 

Sir 20:22 

There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, 

and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself. 

Sir 20:23 

There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and 

maketh him his enemy for nothing. 

Sir 20:24 

A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the 

mouth of the untaught. 

Sir 20:25 

A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but 

they both shall have destruction to heritage. 

Sir 20:26 

The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is 

ever with him. 

Sir 20:27 

A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: 

and he that hath understanding will please great men. 

Sir 20:28 

He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that 

pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity. 

Sir 20:29 

Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up 

his mouth that he cannot reprove. 

Sir 20:30 

Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what 

profit is in them both? 

Sir 20:31 

Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his 

wisdom. 

Sir 20:32 

Necessary patience in seeking ing the Lord is better than he 

that leadeth his life without a guide.