Sirach 28:24-26

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

^24a As you fence in your property with thorns,
^25b     so make a door and a bolt for your mouth.
^24b As you lock up your silver and gold,
^25a     so make balances and scales for your words.
²⁶ Take care not to err with your tongue,^[a]
    and fall victim to one lying in wait.