Ben Sira 19:6

6 He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife, and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

Ben Sira 19:6 In-Context

4 He that is hasty to give credit is light-minded, and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.

5 Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned, but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his life.

6 He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife, and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

7 Recount not unto another that which is told unto thee, and thou shalt fare never the worse.

8 Whether it be to friend or foe, talk not of other men's lives; and if thou canst without offense, reveal them not;