Sirach 28:16-18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁶ The tongue of a third person hath disquieted many, and scattered them from nation to nation.

¹⁷ It hath destroyed the strong cities of the rich, and hath overthrown the houses of great men.

¹⁸ It hath cut in pieces the forces of people, and undone strong nations.