The Rule of St. Benedict - Chapter 7. Humility

(56) The ninth step of humility is that a monk controls his tongue and remains silent, not speaking unless asked a question,
(57) for Scripture warns, "In a flood of words you will not avoid sinning," (Prov 10:19),
(58) and, "A talkative man goes about aimlessly on earth," (Ps 139[140]:12).


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