Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 20:2

ὡς καλὸν ἐλέγξαι ἢ θυμοῦσθαι, καὶ ὁ ἀνθομολογούμενος ἀπὸ ἐλαττώσεως κωλυθήσεται.
King James Version (KJV)

It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

Modern English

It is far better to correct someone than to seethe with hidden anger, and whoever admits his fault will be spared harm.

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