Ben Sira 19:16

16 A person may make a slip without intending it. Who has never sinned with his tongue?

Ben Sira 19:16 In-Context

14 Question a neighbor, perhaps he did not say it; but if he said it, so that he may not say it again.

15 Question a friend, for often it is slander; so do not believe everything you hear.

16 A person may make a slip without intending it. Who has never sinned with his tongue?

17 Question your neighbor before you threaten him; and let the law of the Most High take its course.