3 Let us therefore cleave unto those to whom grace is given from God. Let us clothe ourselves in concord, being lowlyminded and temperate, holding ourselves aloof from all back biting and evil speaking, being justified by works and not by words. (1CL) 4 For He saith, He that saith much shall hear also again. Doth the ready talker think to be righteous? (1CL) 5 Blessed is the offspring of a woman that liveth but a short time. Be not thou abundant in words . (1CL)
1 Clement 30:3–5
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