Sirach 22:6

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

VerseOld Testament · Read in context

Sirach 22:6 (WEB)
Ill-timed conversation is like music in mourning, but stripes and correction are wisdom in every season.

Fathers and councils · 2

Jerome

Jerome, Letters Letter 118
“Holy scripture says: “a tale out of season is as musick in mourning.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxii. 6.
Read the whole comment

Clement of Alexandria

Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor I.8Book I
““For teaching a fool is gluing a potsherd; and sharpening to sense a hopeless blockhead is bringing earth to sensation.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxii. 6–8.
Read the whole comment

Connections

Cited by · 2

PassageLetters Letter 118
PassageThe Instructor I.8

Around this entry

Open the whole map

Old Testament verses
New Testament verses
Passages
Favorites
prefigures → fulfilled
taught → disciple · succeeded →

Hover to trace, click to select, double-click to open.