Sirach 27:16LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 16 of 33
"Is the quarrels of the proud is the shedding of blood: and their cursing is a grievous hearing."
In context
14The discourse of sinners is hateful, and their laughter is at the pleasures of sin.
15The speech that sweareth much shall make the hair of the head stand upright: and its irreverence shall make one stop his ears.
16Is the quarrels of the proud is the shedding of blood: and their cursing is a grievous hearing.
17He that discloseth the secret of a friend loseth his credit, and shall never find a friend to his mind.
18Love thy neighbour, and be joined to him with fidelity.