Sirach 9:18

18 Talkative people are feared in their city, and people who are reckless in speech will be hated.

Sirach 9:18 In-Context

16 Let righteous people be your dinner companions, and let your pride be in the fear of the Lord.

17 A handicraft is praised because of the craftsperson's skill, and the one who leads a people is wise in speech.

18 Talkative people are feared in their city, and people who are reckless in speech will be hated.