Sirach 5:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

¹³ Glory and dishonor come from speaking, and a man's tongue is his downfall.

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Common English Bible

¹³ Speaking brings glory or dishonor. Indeed, the tongue can be a person’s downfall.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ Be meek when listening to a word, so that you may understand. And offer a true response in wisdom.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹³ Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom.

Good News Translation (US Version)

¹³ Speaking can bring you either honor or disgrace; what you say can ruin you.

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

¹³ Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall.

Sirach 5:13 Cross References