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Sirach 28:17
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17The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.
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15A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labours.
16Whoso hearkeneth unto it shall never find rest, and never dwell quietly.
— Sirach 28:17 —
18Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.
19Well is he that is defended through the venom thereof; who hath not drawn the yoke thereof, nor hath been bound in her bands.