Sirach 28:12-14

Good News Translation

¹² You can blow on a spark to make it glow, or you can spit on it to put it out. Either way, you do it with your mouth.

Vicious Talk

^13 (A)Gossips and liars deserve to be cursed, because they have been the ruin of many people who were minding their own business. ¹⁴ Many have had their lives ruined and have been driven from their homes because of people who meddled in their business. Such unwanted interference has resulted in the destruction of strong cities and the homes of respected people.