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Sirach 21:25-28 Common English Bible (CEB)

25. The lips of strangerswill report these things,but the words of the prudentwill be placed on a balance.

26. Fools say whatever is on their minds,but the wise remain mindfulof what they say.

27. When the ungodlycurse their enemies,they curse themselves.

28. Those who whisper stain themselves,and they will be hatedby their neighbors.

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