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5:33 Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
5:34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
5:35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
5:36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Jesus tells us that we shouldn't be making oaths like "I swear to God that I will do this thing". Nor should we swear by anything else. Rather than making oaths and promises to other people, we should speak simply, and then do what we say we will do. If you say "Yes", then you should act like you said "Yes". If you say "No", act like you said "No". Speak truthfully, and act in accordance with what you say. Be honest, and you won't feel the need to "swear to tell the truth".
God bless you.