Ben Sira 13:13

13 Keep words to yourself and be very watchful, for you are walking about with your own downfall.

Ben Sira 13:13 In-Context

11 Do not try to treat him as an equal, nor trust his abundance of words; for he will test you through much talk, and while he smiles he will be examining you.

12 Cruel is he who does not keep words to himself; he will not hesitate to injure or to imprison.

13 Keep words to yourself and be very watchful, for you are walking about with your own downfall.

15 Every creature loves its like, and every person his neighbor;