Sirach 32:6-8

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁶A seal of emerald in a rich setting of gold
is the melody of music with good wine.

⁷Speak, you who are young, if you are obliged to,
but no more than twice, and only if asked.
⁸Be brief; say much in few words;
be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.

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