Ben Sira 37:18

18 Four manner of things appear: good and evil, life and death: but the tongue ruleth over them continually.

Ben Sira 37:18 In-Context

16 Let reason go before every enterprise, and counsel before every action.

17 The countenance is a sign of changing of the heart.

18 Four manner of things appear: good and evil, life and death: but the tongue ruleth over them continually.

19 There is one that is wise and teacheth many, and yet is unprofitable to himself.

20 There is one that showeth wisdom in words, and is hated; he shall be destitute of all food.