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Sirach 5:11-13
Common English Bible
Sirach 5:11-13
Common English Bible
11 Listen carefully,
and utter a patient reply.
12 If you have understanding,
answer your neighbor,
but if you don’t,
clap your hand over your mouth.
13 Speaking brings glory or dishonor.
Indeed, the tongue
can be a person’s downfall.
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