10
Do not be fainthearted in your prayer, nor neglect to give alms.
11
Do not ridicule a man who is bitter in soul, for there is One who abases and exalts.
12
Do not devise a lie against your brother, nor do the like to a friend.
13
Refuse to utter any lie, for the habit of lying serves no good.
14
Do not prattle in the assembly of the elders, nor repeat yourself in your prayer.
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.