Sirach 27:12-16
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12 If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.
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13 The discourse of fools is irksome, and their sport is the wantonness of sin.
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14 The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.
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15 The strife of the proud is bloodshedding, and their revilings are grievous to the ear.
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16 Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.