1 How much better is it to reprove, than to become angry, so as not to hinder him who may confess in prayer.
2 The lust of an eunuch will deflower a young maiden;
3 similar is he who by violence gives an iniquitous judgment.
4 How good it is, when you are corrected, to show contrition! For in this way, you will escape deliberate sin.
5 There is one who, by remaining silent, is found to be wise. And there is another who is hateful and who provokes by speaking out.
6 There is one who, not having the understanding to speak, remains silent. And there is another who remains silent, knowing the proper time.
7 A wise man will remain silent until the proper time. But an unrestrained and imprudent person will not heed the times.