Ben Sira 5:11-15 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

11. Be swift to hear,but slow to answer.

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.

14. Do not be called double-tongued;and with your tongue do not slander a neighbor.For shame has been created for the thief,and sore disgrace for the double-tongued.

15. In little or in much, do not act corruptly;

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