Ben Sira 28:18

18 Many have fallen by the edge of the sword, but not so many as have fallen because of the tongue.

Ben Sira 28:18 In-Context

16 Whoever pays heed to slander will not find rest, nor will he settle down in peace.

17 The blow of a whip raises a welt, but a blow of the tongue crushes the bones.

18 Many have fallen by the edge of the sword, but not so many as have fallen because of the tongue.

19 Happy is the man who is protected from it, who has not been exposed to its anger, who has not borne its yoke, and has not been bound with its fetters;

20 for its yoke is a yoke of iron, and its fetters are fetters of bronze;