“It is not lawful to deceive anyone, either by clever reasoning or with simple words, because whoever lies in any way, sins. In fact, it is written, "A lying mouth destroys the soul." And it adds, "The burning pool of fire and sulphur is reserved for all liars. This is the second death."”
Pseudo-Ambrose, 4th c. — THE CONTEST BETWEEN VICES AND VIRTUE 19
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11Therefore beware of murmuring, which is unprofitable; and refrain your tongue from backbiting: for there is no word so secret, that shall go for nought: and the mouth that belieth slayeth the soul.
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9For inquisition shall be made into the counsels of the ungodly: and the sound of his words shall come unto the Lord for the manifestation of his wicked deeds.
10For the ear of jealousy heareth all things: and the noise of murmurings is not hid.
— Wisdom of Solomon 1:11 —
12Seek not death in the error of your life: and pull not upon yourselves destruction with the works of your hands.
13For God made not death: neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living.