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Sirach 9:17-18
Common English Bible

On rulers

17 A handicraft is praised
because of the craftsperson’s skill,
    and the one who leads a people
    is wise in speech.
18 Talkative people are feared in their city,
    and people who are reckless in speech
    will be hated.

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