Sirach 32:4

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 32:4 (WEB)
Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.

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Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 72
“Which indeed when it is put in a bad sense is wont to signify pride: as is the passage, “In thy wisdom be not exalted.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxxii. 4; Vulgate, xxxii. 6.
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Clement of Alexandria

Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor II.7Book II
“Speak, if you must, with hesitation, on being twice asked; sum up your discourse in a few words.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxxii. 3, 4, 8.
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PassageExpositions on the Psalms Psalm 72
PassageThe Instructor II.7

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