Sirach 19:11

11 Because of something spoken, a fool will suffer labor pains like those caused by a baby about to be delivered.

Sirach 19:11 In-Context

9 People might hear you or observe you, and in time they will hate you.

10 Have you heard some word? Let it perish along with you. Have courage! It won't make you burst.

11 Because of something spoken, a fool will suffer labor pains like those caused by a baby about to be delivered.

12 Like an arrow stuck in a thigh, so is a word in the belly of a fool.

13 Question a friend; perhaps he didn't do it. And if he did, question him so he doesn't do it again.