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A man of many oaths will be filled with iniquity. The scourge will not depart from his house. If he offends, his sin will be upon him. If he disregards it, he has sinned doubly. If he has sworn falsely, he will not be justified, for his house will be filled with calamities.
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Verse 11. Sin. “No swearing is secure.” Saint Augustine—Slaves were forced to confess the truth by torments; free-men took an oath; and priests gave their word. Plut. Prob.
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