Sirach 6:4-6

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁴ For a wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and maketh him to be a joy to his enemies, and shall lead him into the lot of the wicked.

⁵ A sweet word multiplieth friends, and appeaseth enemies, and a gracious tongue in a good man aboundeth.

⁶ Be in peace with many, but let one of a thousand be thy counsellor.