Sirach 21:20

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 21:20 (WEB)
A fool lifts up his voice with laughter, but a clever man smiles quietly.

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Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor II.5Book II
““A fool raises his voice in laughter,” says the Scripture; but a clever man smiles almost imperceptibly.” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxi. 20.
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Matthew 7:18
Cited together in The Instructor II.5.
Luke 6:43
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