OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 5:13

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Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall.

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Verse 13. Word. Comp. adds, “of God.” But the Rom. edit. has, “be quick to hear, and answer slowly.” Jam. 1:19. “It is safer to hear than to preach.” Saint Augustine lix. in Jo.—Constancy in virtue will obtain the promised peace. Worthington.

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