Ben Sira 28:14

14 A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation; strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men.

Ben Sira 28:14 In-Context

12 If thou blow the spark, it shall burn; if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched; and both these come out of thy mouth.

13 Curse the whisperer and double-tongued, for such have destroyed many that were at peace.

14 A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation; strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men.

15 A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labors.

16 Whoso hearkeneth unto it shall never find rest, and never dwell quietly.