Thou Shall Not Begeth Borrow Or Stealeth
Thou Shall Not Begeth Borrow Or Stealeth t-shirt — the self-sufficiency commandment — earn your own, owe nobody.
THOU SHALL NOT BEGETH BORROW OR STEALETH is the self-sufficiency commandment — earn your own, keep your hands clean, owe nobody.
“Begeth” is mock-KJV for beg: the street's three money sins are begging, borrowing, and stealing, and this one outlaws all three in a single verse. (The real eighth commandment, “Thou shalt not steal,” Exodus 20:15, covers the last one.)
For the one who earns their own and keeps their hands clean.
No handouts requested, no debts dodged, nothing taken that wasn't earned. This is for the self-made and the self-kept — the ledger balanced by work.
Why it matters: independence is dignity. This shirt is the creed of the one who'd rather have less that's theirs than more that isn't.
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Garment details & care
T-Shirt — Bella+Canvas 3001
Product features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz) — soft, breathable wear
- Retail crew fit with ribbed knit collar and side seams for long-lasting shape
- Printed chest design with crisp DTF/DTG techniques for clear, vibrant detail
- Shoulder tape and tear-away label for added comfort and durability
- Ethically produced (REACH certified, responsible manufacturing, Honduras origin)
Care instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “thou shall not begeth borrow or stealeth” mean?
It's the self-sufficiency commandment: don't beg, don't borrow, don't steal — earn your own and keep your hands clean. “Begeth” is mock-KJV for beg, and the three money sins get outlawed in a single verse, echoing the real eighth commandment, “Thou shalt not steal” (Exodus 20:15).
Is this judging people who struggle?
No — it's a personal creed, not a judgment. It's the wearer stating their own code: the ledger balanced by work. Independence as dignity, worn as a standard for self, not a verdict on others.
What makes this a good gift?
For the self-made one — the grinder who built it without handouts. It's the gift that salutes the work ethic everybody respects.
Where can I wear this?
Everyday wear, work settings, the city — anywhere the independent spirit fits, which is everywhere.
How should I style this?
Work-ready: clean denim or chinos, solid layers, nothing flashy. Independence dresses like it means business.
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Street Talk Designs is rooted in documented hip-hop and urban street language. OG Randy, born and raised in Brooklyn, spent years documenting the language of the culture in Street Talk: Da Official Guide To Hip-Hop and Urban Slanguage. Some designs use documented slang; others draw from the broader cultural territory of humor, family, faith, personality, and everyday expression.
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