When Rash Speech Sets a Town on Fire

Ben Sira 10:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Those who speak rashly sets fire to the town; a man of tongues and those that give orders are hated.

The people's judge is a foundation to his people, and his dominion will understand its orders [rulings].

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Judgment Divine Justice Wisdom Music Kings

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