DEUT79 It was taught: One who curses himself transgresses a negative commandment, viz.: "Only take heed to yourself and heed your soul exceedingly." This is in accordance with the view of R. Avin, to wit: Wherever "Take heed," "Lest," or "Do not" is written, a negative commandment is indicated (Shevuoth 36a)
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