Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 20:3-6 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

3. Admit when you are wrong, and you will avoid embarrassment.

4. Using force to get a point across is like a castrated man trying to rape a girl.

5. Some people are thought to be wise because they don't talk much; others are disliked because they talk too much.

6. Some people keep quiet because they don't have anything to say; others keep quiet because they know the right time to speak.

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