Sirach 19:4-6

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Against Loose Talk

⁴One who trusts others too quickly has a shallow mind,
and one who sins does wrong to himself.
⁵One who rejoices in wickedness^[a] will be condemned,^[b]
⁶ but one who hates gossip has less evil.

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Footnotes

Sirach 19:5 Other ancient authorities read heart
Sirach 19:5 Other ancient authorities add but one who withstands pleasures crowns his life. ⁶One who controls the tongue will live without strife,

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