Ben Sira 20:25

25 A thief is preferable to a habitual liar, but the lot of both is ruin.

Ben Sira 20:25 In-Context

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.

26 A liar's way leads to disgrace, and his shame is ever with him.

27 The wise person advances himself by his words, and one who is sensible pleases the great.