Ben Sira 28:17

17 It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men.

Ben Sira 28:17 In-Context

15 The whisperer and the double tongued is accursed: for he hath troubled many that were at peace.
16 The tongue of a third person hath disquieted many, and scattered them from nation to nation.
17 It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men.
18 It hath cut in pieces the forces of people, and undone strong nations.
19 The tongue of a third person hath cast out valiant women, and deprived them of their labours.
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