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Ben Sira 5:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 5:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
11 Be swift to hear,
but slow to answer.(A)
12 If you can, answer your neighbor;
if not, place your hand over your mouth!
13 Honor and dishonor through speaking!
The tongue can be your downfall.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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