Sirach 32:5LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 5 of 28

"To speak the first word with care knowledge, and hinder not music."
Sirach 32:5

In context

3That thou mayst rejoice for them, and receive a crown as an ornament of grace, and get the honour of the contribution.

4Speak, thou that art elder: for it becometh thee,

5To speak the first word with care knowledge, and hinder not music.

6Where there is no hearing, pour out words, and be not lifted up out season with thy wisdom.

7A concert of music in a banquet wine is as a carbuncle set in gold.

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