Ben Sira 20:23

23 Another out of shame makes promises to a friend, and so makes an enemy for nothing.

Ben Sira 20:23 In-Context

21 One may be prevented from sinning by poverty; so when he rests he feels no remorse.

22 One may lose his life through shame, or lose it because of human respect.

23 Another out of shame makes promises to a friend, and so makes an enemy for nothing.

24 A lie is an ugly blot on a person; 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.