Sirach 22:27

Prayer for protection from sinning

27 Who will put a guard on my mouth and an effective seal upon my lips so that I don't fall because of my speech and so that my tongue doesn't destroy me?

Sirach 22:27 In-Context

25 I won't be ashamed to shelter friends, and I won't hide from them.

26 And if something bad happens to me because of them, everyone who hears of it will be on guard against them.

27 Who will put a guard on my mouth and an effective seal upon my lips so that I don't fall because of my speech and so that my tongue doesn't destroy me?