Sirach 9:17-18

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

Concerning Rulers

¹⁷A work is praised for the skill of the artisan;
so a people’s leader is proved wise by his words.
¹⁸The loud of mouth are feared in their city,
and the one who is reckless in speech is hated.

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