Of people with false speech   
they first deceive themselves,
afterwards deceiving people.

With the true as false,
with the false as true, with the false and true inverted,
not receiving the good Dharma teachings.

For example, like a covered jar, 
  with water not gaining entry.
Of people with false speech,
with minds without shame (for repentance)
They close and block the doors
of the heavenly realm and Nirvana.

    Contemplating and knowing these transgressions,
Therefore do not be with false speech.

(Submitted by Sue Beck, Ph.D.)