Ben Sira 21:28

28 A gossip ruins his own character, and everyone in the neighborhood hates him.

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Ben Sira 21:28 In-Context

26 Fools say whatever comes to mind; wise people think before they speak.

27 When a wicked person curses his enemy he is cursing himself.

28 A gossip ruins his own character, and everyone in the neighborhood hates him.

Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.