Sirach 28:30LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 30 of 30
"And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death."
In context
28Hedge in thy ears with thorns, hear not a wicked tongue, and make doors and bars to thy mouth.
29Melt down thy gold and silver, and make a balance for thy words, and a just bridle for thy mouth:
30And take heed lest thou slip with thy tongue, and fall in the sight of thy enemies who lie in wait for thee, and thy fall be incurable unto death.