Sirach 21:26-28

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²⁶The mind of fools is in their mouth,
    but the mouth of the wise is in^[a] their mind.
²⁷When an ungodly person curses an adversary,^[b]
    he curses himself.
²⁸A whisperer degrades himself
    and is hated in his neighbourhood.

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Sirach 21:26 Other ancient authorities omit in
Sirach 21:27 Or curses Satan

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