Good News Translation
If you fall into the habit of using offensive language, you will never break yourself of it as long as you live.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who are accustomed to using abusive language will never become disciplined as long as they live.

Contemporary English Version
As long as you are in the habit of insulting others, you will always be a fool.

New American Bible
Those accustomed to using abusive language will never acquire discipline as long as they live.

Douay-Rheims Bible
There is also another speech opposite to death, let it not be found in the inheritance of Jacob.

There is also another speech opposite to death, let it not be found in the inheritance of Jacob.

Sirach 23:13
And if he make it void, his sin shall be upon him, and if he dissemble it, he offendeth double:

Sirach 23:14
And if he swear in vain, he shall not be justified: for his house shall be filled with his punishment.

Sirach 23:16
For from the merciful all these things shall be taken away, and they shall not wallow in sins.

Sirach 23:17
Let not thy mouth be accustomed to indiscreet speech: for therein is the word of sin.