4 But if he deny it, do not get into a passion with him, lest catching the poison from thee he take to swearing and so thou sin doubly. (T12)
Testament of Gad 2:4
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Sirach 19:13–15
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Sirach 23:12–14
12 There is a manner of speech that is clothed with death. Let it not be found in the heritage of Jacob, for all these things will be far from the godly, and they will not wallow in sins. (WEB) 13 Don’t accustom your mouth to gross rudeness, for it involves sinful speech. (WEB) 14 … (WEB)
Testament of Gad 2:7–9
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Sirach 15:11–13
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Proverbs 30:5–7
5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar. 7 Two things I ask of You— do not refuse me before I die:
Proverbs 24:17–19
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, 18 or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him. 19 Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.
Ecclesiastes 7:20–22
20 Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. 21 Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you. 22 For you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.
2 Enoch 49:2–4
2 The Lord said: 'There is no oath in me, nor injustice, but truth.' (2EN) 3 If there is no truth in men, let them swear by the words 'yea, yea,' or else, 'nay, nay! (2EN) 4 And I swear to you, yea, yea, that there has been no man in his mother's womb, but that already before, e… (2EN)
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