Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX2012

Sirach 20:7

A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
KJVView canonical →
A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
A wise man will be silent until his time has come, but the braggart and fool will miss his time.
World English Bible