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Sirach 5:13 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall. "

Sirach 5:13

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11 Be swift to hear and answer with patience.

12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand over your mouth.

13 Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall.

14 Don’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.

15 Don’t be ignorant in a great or small matter.

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