Ben Sira 20:18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 A slip on the floor is better than a slip of the tongue;[a]
in like manner the downfall of the wicked comes quickly.
Sirach 20:18
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Inappropriate Speech
18 A slip on the pavement is better than a slip of the tongue;
so the downfall of the wicked will occur speedily.
Sirach 20:18
Good News Translation
Inappropriate Talk
18 A slip of the tongue is worse than a slip on the pavement; the wicked will go to ruin just as suddenly as a person slips and falls.
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