Ben Sira 28:24-26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 As you fence in your property with thorns,
so make a door and a bolt for your mouth.(A)
25 As you lock up your silver and gold,
so make balances and scales for your words.
26 Take care not to slip by your tongue
and fall victim to one lying in ambush.
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