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Sirach 12:15-17 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

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.

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