Sirach 28:24-26

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^24a Look! Fence in your property with thorns,^(A)
    and make a door and a bolt for your mouth.
Lock up your silver and gold,
    and make balances and scales for your words.^(B)
26 Take care not to err with your tongue^[a]
    and fall victim to one lying in wait.