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Ben Sira 28
Ben Sira 28:26
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Take care not to err with your tongue, and fall victim to one lying in wait.
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Ben Sira 28:26 In-Context
24
As you fence in your property with thorns,
25
so make a door and a bolt for your mouth.
24b As you lock up your silver and gold,
25a so make balances and scales for your words.
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Take care not to err with your tongue, and fall victim to one lying in wait.
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[a].
Gk [with it]
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.