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Ben Sira 28:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 28:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 Whoever heed it will find no rest,
nor will they dwell in peace.
17 A blow from a whip raises a welt,
but a blow from the tongue will break bones.
18 Many have fallen by the edge of the sword,
but not as many as by the tongue.(A)
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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