World English Bible

Sirach 4:23-26 World English Bible (WEB)

23. Refrain not speech, when it tendeth to safety; And hide not your wisdom for the sake of fair-seeming.

24. For by speech wisdom shall be known; And instruction by the word of the tongue.

25. Speak not against the truth; And be abashed for your ignorance.

26. Be not ashamed to make confession of your sins; And force not the current of the river.