Sirach 37:18

18 it poses four possibilities: good and evil, life and death, and their continual master is the tongue.

Sirach 37:18 In-Context

16 Speech is the beginning of every deed, and planning comes before every action.

17 The key to change is the heart;

18 it poses four possibilities: good and evil, life and death, and their continual master is the tongue.

19 Some people instruct many, but they are useless to themselves.

20 Some skilled speakers are hated; they will be deprived of any luxuries.