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Sirach 9:17-18
Common English Bible
Sirach 9:17-18
Common English Bible
On rulers
17 A handicraft is praised
because of the craftsperson’s skill,
and the one who leads a people
is wise in speech.
18 Talkative people are feared in their city,
and people who are reckless in speech
will be hated.
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