Ben Sira 28:15

15 A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labors.

Ben Sira 28:15 In-Context

13 Curse the whisperer and double-tongued, for such have destroyed many that were at peace.

14 A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation; strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men.

15 A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labors.

16 Whoso hearkeneth unto it shall never find rest, and never dwell quietly.

17 The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh, but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.