Sirach 19:16

16 There are those who slip, and it wasn't intentional. Who hasn't sinned with the tongue?

Sirach 19:16 In-Context

14 Question a neighbor; perhaps she didn't say it. And if she did say it, question her so that she doesn't repeat it.

15 Question a friend, because it often turns out to be a false accusation. Don't trust everything that is said.

16 There are those who slip, and it wasn't intentional. Who hasn't sinned with the tongue?

17 Question your neighbor before issuing a threat, and give the Law of the Most High its place.