Ben Sira 19:6

6 Avoid idle talk, and you will avoid a lot of trouble.

Ben Sira 19:6 In-Context

4 It is silly to trust people too quickly. If you sin, you are hurting yourself.

5 If wickedness makes you happy, you will be condemned.

6 Avoid idle talk, and you will avoid a lot of trouble.

7 Never repeat what you hear, and you will have no regrets.

8 Don't tell it to your friends or your enemies unless it would be sinful to keep it to yourself.