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A new attuning of the elements occurred, as on a harp the notes may change their rhythm, though all the while preserving the same tone; and this is just what happened: (Wisdom of Solomon 19, 18)
Do not be bold of tongue, yet idle and slack in deed; (Ecclesiasticus 4, 29)
Both honour and disgrace come from talking, the tongue is its owner's downfall. (Ecclesiasticus 5, 13)
Do not get a name for scandal-mongering, do not set traps with your tongue; for as shame lies in store for the thief, so harsh condemnation awaits the deceitful. (Ecclesiasticus 5, 14)
A kindly turn of speech attracts new friends, a courteous tongue invites many a friendly response. (Ecclesiasticus 6, 5)
she will weigh as heavily on the senseless as a touchstone and such a person will lose no time in throwing her off; (Ecclesiasticus 6, 21)
and enables him to hold his head high, thus causing general astonishment. (Ecclesiasticus 11, 13)
He made them a tongue, eyes and ears, and gave them a heart to think with. (Ecclesiasticus 17, 6)
those who eat my bread have malicious tongues.' How often he will be laughed at, and by how many! (Ecclesiasticus 20, 17)
Better a slip on the pavement than a slip of the tongue; this is how ruin takes the wicked by surprise. (Ecclesiasticus 20, 18)
To build your house with other people's money is like collecting stones for your own tomb. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 8)
An idler is like a stone covered in filth, everyone whistles at his disgrace. (Ecclesiasticus 22, 1)
