Good News Bible Anglicised

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 23:4-9 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

4. O Lord, my Father, God of my life, keep me from being arrogant;

5. protect me from evil desires.

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

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.

9. Don't fall into the habit of taking oaths, and don't use God's holy name too freely.