8 He who uses many words will be abhorred. He who takes authority for himself will be hated in it. (WEB)
Sirach 20:8
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Ecclesiastes 6:10–12
10 Whatever exists was named long ago, and what happens to a man is foreknown; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he. 11 For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone? 12 For who knows what is good for a man during the few days in which…
Proverbs 10:18–20
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. 19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. 20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
Sirach 9:17–18
17 A work is commended because of the skill of the artisan; so he who rules the people will be considered wise for his speech. (WEB) 18 A loudmouthed man is dangerous in his city. He who is reckless in his speech will be hated. (WEB)
Sirach 32:8–10
8 Sum up your speech, many things in few words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue. (WEB) 9 When among great men, don’t behave as their equal. When another is speaking, don’t babble. (WEB) 10 Lightning speeds before thunder. Approval goes before one who is modest. (WEB)
Proverbs 28:15–17
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. 16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. 17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one supp…
Sirach 19:5–7
5 He who rejoices in wickedness will be condemned. (WEB) 6 He who hates gossip has less wickedness. (WEB) 7 Never repeat what is told you, and you won’t lose anything. (WEB)
Sirach 7:13–15
13 Refuse to utter a lie, for that habit results in no good. (WEB) 14 Don’t babble in the assembly of elders. Don’t repeat your words in your prayer. (WEB) 15 Don’t hate hard labor or farm work, which the Most High has created. (WEB)
1 Clement 30:3–5
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… (1CL)
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