Ben Sira 28:25

25 so make a door and a bolt for your mouth. 24b As you lock up your silver and gold, 25a so make balances and scales for your words.

Ben Sira 28:25 In-Context

23 Those who forsake the Lord will fall into its power; it will burn among them and will not be put out. It will be sent out against them like a lion; like a leopard it will mangle them.

24 As you fence in your property with thorns,

25 so make a door and a bolt for your mouth. 24b As you lock up your silver and gold, 25a so make balances and scales for your words.

26 Take care not to err with your tongue, and fall victim to one lying in wait.