Sirach 23:6-8

Good News Translation

⁶ Keep me from being overcome by greed or lust; do not leave me at the mercy of these shameless passions.

Taking Oaths

⁷ My children, listen to what I have to say about proper speech; do as I teach you and you will never get trapped. ⁸ Sinners are caught by their own arrogant, insulting words.