That ye come: Have no civil or social contacts with them, as these will infallibly lead to spiritual affinities, in consequence of which, ye will make honourable "mention of the name of their gods," "swear by them" "and serve" them in their abominable rites; and "bow yourselves unto them," as your creators and preservers. All this will follow by simply coming among them. He who walks in the counsel of the ungodly, will soon stand in the way of sinners, and sit in the seat of scorners. Joshua 23:12; Exodus 23:33; Deuteronomy 7:2-3; Proverbs 4:14; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 5:11
neither: Exodus 23:13; Numbers 32:38; Psalms 16:4; Hosea 2:17
to swear: Jeremiah 5:7; Zephaniah 1:5