פירוש על עבודה זרה 38:6

Even the ordinary talk of Torah scholars, their daily conversations, is considered to be a topic worthy of study. It will not “wither,” just like the tree from the verse in Psalms. I think when reading this statement we should remember that it, like all of the Talmud, is addressed to rabbis. This might best be read as a reminder to rabbis that people will be reading into every word they say. They should make sure they speak carefully.