Contemporary
This oath is in current use in the Polish Armed Forces.
Polish
Ja żołnierz Wojska Polskiego,
Przysięgam,
Służyć wiernie Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej,
Bronić jej niepodległości i granic,
Stać na straży Konstytucji,
Strzec honoru żołnierza polskiego,
Sztandaru wojskowego bronić,
Za sprawę mojej Ojczyzny,
W potrzebie krwi własnej ani życia nie szczędzić,
Tak mi dopomóż Bóg
English
I, as a soldier of the Polish Army,
I fully Swear,
To Serve loyally to the Republic of Poland,
Defend her independence and borders,
Stand on guard of the constitution,
Defend the honour of a Polish soldier,
Defend the military banners of the Army,
In matter of my fatherland,
If needed to give my blood or life,
So help me God!
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