Sirach 21:8LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 8 of 31
"He that is mighty by a bold tongue is known afar off, but a wise man knoweth to slip by him."
In context
6The prayer out of the mouth of the poor shall reach the ears of God, and judgment shall come for him speedily.
7He that hateth to be reproved walketh in the trace of a sinner: and he that feareth God will turn to his own heart.
8He that is mighty by a bold tongue is known afar off, but a wise man knoweth to slip by him.
9He that buildeth his house at other men’s charges, is as he that gathereth himself stones to build in the winter.
10The congregation of sinners is like tow heaped together, and the end of them is a flame of fire.