Sirach 21:26 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁶ The mind of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of wise men is in their mind.

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Common English Bible

²⁶ Fools say whatever is on their minds, but the wise remain mindful of what they say.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁶ A senseless man will gaze through a window into the house. But a man who has been well-taught will stand outside.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁶ A fool will peep through the window into the house: but he that is well taught will stand without.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²⁶ Fools say whatever comes to mind; wise people think before they speak.

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

²⁶ The heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of wise men is their heart.

Sirach 21:26 Cross References