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Sirach 21:26 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of wise men is their heart. "

Sirach 21:26

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24 It is rude for someone to listen at a door, but a prudent person will be grieved with the disgrace.

25 The lips of strangers will be grieved at these things, but the words of prudent men will be weighed in the balance.

26 The heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of wise men is their heart.

27 When the ungodly curses an adversary, he curses his own soul.

28 A whisperer defiles his own soul, and will be hated wherever he travels.

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Ecclesiastes 10:12

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"He who is wise in words will make himself beloved; but the pleasantries of fools will be wasted."

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"The heart of the prudent will understand a proverb. A wise man desires the ear of a listener."

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Sirach 21:1

"My son, have you sinned? Do it no more; and ask forgiveness for your past sins."

Sirach 21:2

"Flee from sin as from the face of a snake; for if you go near, it will bite you. Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, slaying people’s souls."

Sirach 21:3

"All iniquity is as a two-edged sword. Its stroke has no healing."

Sirach 21:4

"Terror and violence will waste away riches. So the house of an arrogant man will be laid waste."

Sirach 21:5

"Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily."

Sirach 21:6

"One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner. He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart."

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