Add parallel Print Page Options

Sinners are overtaken through their lips;
    by them the reviler and the arrogant are tripped up.
Do not accustom your mouth to oaths,
    nor habitually utter the name of the Holy One;
10 for as a servant who is constantly under scrutiny
    will not lack bruises,
so also the person who always swears and utters the Name
    will never be cleansed[a] from sin.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Sirach 23:10 Syr be free

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV Catholic Women's Devotional Bible, Softcover
NRSV Catholic Women's Devotional Bible, Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $17.49
Save: $7.50 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $8.00 (32%)
NRSV LIVE Bible for Teens, Catholic Edition
NRSV LIVE Bible for Teens, Catholic Edition
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $26.99
Save: $13.00 (33%)