Ben Sira 19:17

17 For who is there that hath not offended with his tongue? Admonish thy neighbour before thou threaten him.

Ben Sira 19:17 In-Context

15 Admonish thy friend: for there is often a fault committed.
16 And believe not every word. There is one, that slippeth with the tongue, but not from his heart.
17 For who is there that hath not offended with his tongue? Admonish thy neighbour before thou threaten him.
18 And give place to the fear of the most High: for the fear of God is all wisdom, and therein is to fear God, and the disposition of the law is in all wisdom.
19 But the learning of wickedness is not wisdom: and the device of sinners is not prudence.
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