²⁴ He that hateth dissembleth with his lips and layeth up deceit within him;

²⁸ A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it, and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

¹³ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper, but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

⁵ Every word of God is pure; He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.

⁶ Add thou not unto His words, lest He reprove thee and thou be found a liar.

⁷ Two things have I required of Thee; deny me them not before I die:

⁸ Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me only food sufficient for me,