Ben Sira 20:23

23 There is one that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.

Ben Sira 20:23 In-Context

21 There is one that is hindered from sinning through want, and when he taketh rest he shall not be troubled.

22 There is one that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.

23 There is one that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.

24 A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.

25 A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie, but they both shall have destruction as a heritage.