Ambrose Bierce - The New Decalogue

Ambrose Bierce - The New Decalogue

Have but one God: thy knees were sore br If bent in prayer to three or four. br br Adore no images save those br The coinage of thy country shows. br br Take not the Name in vain. Direct br Thy swearing unto some effect. br br Thy hand from Sunday work be held-- br Work not at all unless compelled. br br Honor thy parents, and perchance br Their wills thy fortunes may advance. br br Kill not--death liberates thy foe br From persecution's constant woe. br br Kiss not thy neighbor's wife. Of course br There's no objection to divorce. br br To steal were folly, for 'tis plain br In cheating there is greater pain. br br Bear not false witness. Shake your head br And say that you have 'heard it said.' br br Who stays to covet ne'er will catch br An opportunity to snatch.


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