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Sirach 20:22-24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

22 One may lose his life through shame
    or lose it because of a foolish person.[a](A)
23 One may make promises to a friend out of shame
    and so make an enemy for nothing.

Lying

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

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Footnotes

  1. 20.22 Other ancient authorities read human respect
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