Sirach 23:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸ Sinners are caught by their own arrogant, insulting words.

^9 (A)Don't fall into the habit of taking oaths, and don't use God's holy name too freely. ¹⁰ A slave who is constantly beaten will never be free of bruises; someone who is always taking an oath by the Holy Name will never be free of sin.