Sirach 4:24-26

Common English Bible

²⁴     for wisdom will show itself
    in one’s speech,
        and education through one’s words.
²⁵ Don’t contradict the truth,
    but don’t be ashamed
    when you don’t know the answer.
²⁶ Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins,
    and don’t force the flow of a river.