Sirach 20:22-24

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

²²One may lose his life through shame,
or lose it because of human respect.^[a]
²³Another out of shame makes promises to a friend,
and so makes an enemy for nothing.

Lying

²⁴A lie is an ugly blot on a person;
it is continually on the lips of the ignorant.

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Footnotes

Sirach 20:22 Other ancient authorities read his foolish look

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