Ben Sira 21:26
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
26 The mind of fools is in their mouths,
but the mouth of the wise is in their mind.[a]
Notas al pie
- 21:26 A clever play on words.
Sirach 21:26
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
26 The mind of fools is in their mouth,
but the mouth of wise men is in[a] their mind.
Notas al pie
- Sirach 21:26 Other authorities omit in
Sirach 21:26
Good News Translation
26 Fools say whatever comes to mind; wise people think before they speak.
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