Sirach 22:8LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 8 of 33
"He that telleth a word to him that heareth not, is like one that waketh a man out of a deep sleep."
In context
6A tale out of time is like music in mourning: but the stripes and instruction of wisdom are never out of time.
7He that teacheth a fool, is like one that glueth a potsherd together.
8He that telleth a word to him that heareth not, is like one that waketh a man out of a deep sleep.
9He speaketh with one that is asleep, who uttereth wisdom to a fool: and in the end of the discourse he saith: Who is this?
10Weep for the dead, for his light hath failed: and weep for the fool, for his understanding faileth.