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Sirach 12:6-11 Common English Bible (CEB)

6. The Most High also hated sinners,and he will repay the ungodlywith punishment.

7. Give to good people,and don’t assist sinners.

8. A friend is not avengedin prosperity,and an enemy is not hiddenin adversity.

9. When people are prosperous,their enemies are in pain,and when they meet with adversity,even friends will keep away.

10. Don’t ever trust your enemies;for just as copper corrodes,so their wickedness does as well.

11. If they are humbledand walk away stooped over,look after yourself,and keep up your guard against them.You will be to themas one who polishes a mirror,and you will know that it won’t be completely tarnished.

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