Sirach 22:6 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁶ Like music in mourning is a tale told at the wrong time, but chastising and discipline are wisdom at all times.

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Common English Bible

⁶ Ill-timed talk is like party music during mourning, but a whipping and discipline are wisdom at any time.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ An untimely explanation is like music in a time of mourning. But the sharp correction and doctrine of wisdom are ever timely.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁶ A tale out of time is like music in mourning: but the stripes and instruction of wisdom are never out of time.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁶ Lecturing your children can sometimes be as out of place as singing to people in mourning, but a whipping is a wise choice of discipline at any time.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁶ Ill-timed conversation is like music in mourning, but stripes and correction are wisdom in every season.

Sirach 22:6 Cross References