Ben Sira 20:23

23 A man may for shame make promises to a friend, and needlessly make him an enemy.

Ben Sira 20:23 In-Context

21 A man may be prevented from sinning by his poverty, so when he rests he feels no remorse.

22 A man may lose his life through shame, or lose it because of his foolish look.

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.