New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 5:10-15 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

10. Be steadfast regarding your knowledge,and let your speech be consistent.

11. Be swift to hear,but slow to answer.

12. If you can, answer your neighbor;if not, place your hand over your mouth!

13. Honor and dishonor through speaking!The tongue can be your downfall.

14. Do not be called double-tongued;and with your tongue do not slander a neighbor.For shame has been created for the thief,and sore disgrace for the double-tongued.

15. In little or in much, do not act corruptly;