Sirach 5:10–15
10Be steadfast in your understanding. Let your speech be consistent.↗
11Be swift to hear and answer with patience.↗
12If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand over your mouth.↗
13Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall.↗
14Don’t be called a whisperer. Don’t lie in wait with your tongue; for shame is on the thief, and an evil condemnation is on him who has a double tongue.↗
15Don’t be ignorant in a great or small matter.↗
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