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Sirach 12:13-19 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

13. Who will take pity on an enchanter struck by a serpent, or on someone who draws near to wild beasts? And so it is with one who keeps company with an iniquitous man and is involved in his sins.

14. For one hour, he will abide with you. But if you begin to turn aside, he will not permit it.

15. An enemy speaks sweetly with his lips, but in his heart, he waits in ambush, so that he may throw you into a pit.

16. An enemy has tears in his eyes. But if he finds an opportunity, he will not be satisfied with blood.

17. And if misfortunes happen upon you, you will find him there first.

18. An enemy has tears in his eyes, but while pretending to help you, he will dig under your feet.

19. He will shake his head, and clap his hands, and whisper much, and change his expression.

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