Sirach 19:6 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

⁶ He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

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Common English Bible

⁶ And those who are reticent to speak diminish wickedness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ Whoever sins against his own soul will be punished. And whoever rejoices in malice will be condemned.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁶ He that sinneth against his own soul, shall repent: and he that is delighted with wickedness, shall be condemned.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁶ Avoid idle talk, and you will avoid a lot of trouble.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁶ He who hates gossip has less wickedness.

Sirach 19:6 Cross References