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Ben Sira 7:12-14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

12 Do not plot mischief against your relative
    or against your friend and companion.
13 Refuse to tell lie after lie,
    for it never results in good.
14 Do not babble in the assembly of the elders
    or repeat the words of your prayer.[a](A)

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  1. 7:14 Repeat…prayer: brevity of speech is a wisdom ideal; toward superiors and God it is a sign of respect; cf. Eccl 5:1; Mt 6:7.
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