Ben Sira 23:7

7 My children, listen to what I have to say about proper speech; do as I teach you and you will never get trapped.

Ben Sira 23:7 In-Context

5 protect me from evil desires.
6 Keep me from being overcome by greed or lust; do not leave me at the mercy of these shameless passions.
7 My children, listen to what I have to say about proper speech; do as I teach you and you will never get trapped.
8 Sinners are caught by their own arrogant, insulting words.
9 Don't fall into the habit of taking oaths, and don't use God's holy name too freely.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.