Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
LXX2012
Sirach 20:6
Some man holds his tongue, because he has not to answer: and some keeps silence, knowing his time.
Parallel Translations
Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
There is one who keeps silent, for he has no answer to make; And there is one who keeps silent, knowing when to speak.