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Wisdom of Ben Sira 5:10-12
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 5:10-12
New Catholic Bible
10 Be steadfast in your convictions
and consistent in your speech.
11 Be quick to listen
but deliberate in offering your answer.
12 If you have understanding, reply to your neighbor,
but if not, put your hand over your mouth.[a]
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 5:12 Put your hand over your mouth: a graphic expression to indicate one should keep silent inasmuch as one has no competency to speak.
