Sirach 21:25-27

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²⁵The lips of babblers speak of what is not their concern,^[a]
    but the words of the prudent are weighed in the balance.
²⁶The mind of fools is in their mouth,
    but the mouth of the wise is in^[b] their mind.
²⁷When an ungodly person curses an adversary,^[c]
    he curses himself.

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Sirach 21:25 Other ancient authorities read of strangers speak of these things
Sirach 21:26 Other ancient authorities omit in
Sirach 21:27 Or curses Satan

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