23
A man may for shame make promises to a friend, and needlessly make him an enemy.
24
A lie is an ugly blot on a man; it is continually on the lips of the ignorant.
25
A thief is preferable to a habitual liar, but the lot of both is ruin.
26
The disposition of a liar brings disgrace, and his shame is ever with him.
27
He who speaks wisely will advance himself, and a sensible man will please great men.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.