Sirach 5:13LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 13 of 18
"Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom."
In context
11Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so is every sinner proved by a double tongue.
12Be steadfast in the way of the Lord, and in the truth of thy judgment, and in knowledge, and let the word of peace and justice keep with thee.
13Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom.
14If thou have understanding, answer thy neighbour: but if not, let thy hand be upon thy mouth, lest thou be surprised in an unskillful word, and be confounded.
15Honour and glory is in the word of the wise, but the tongue of the fool is his ruin.