Sirach 19:5-7

Revised Standard Version

⁵One who rejoices in wickedness^[a] will be condemned,^[b]
⁶ and for one who hates gossip evil is lessened.
⁷Never repeat a conversation,
and you will lose nothing at all.

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Footnotes

Sirach 19:5 Other authorities read heart
Sirach 19:5 Other authorities add but he who withstands pleasures crowns his life. ⁶He who controls his tongue will live without strife,

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