Ben Sira 28:13

13 Gossips and liars deserve to be cursed, because they have been the ruin of many people who were minding their own business. 1

Ben Sira 28:13 In-Context

11 An argument that blazes out suddenly can lead to violence.
12 You can blow on a spark to make it glow, or you can spit on it to put it out. Either way, you do it with your mouth.
13 Gossips and liars deserve to be cursed, because they have been the ruin of many people who were minding their own business.
14 Many have had their lives ruined and have been driven from their homes because of people who meddled in their business. Such unwanted interference has resulted in the destruction of strong cities and the homes of respected people.
15 Meddlers have caused faithful wives to be divorced, robbed of everything they had worked for.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 28.13-26Ben Sira 51.2-6;James 3.5-12.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.