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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 27:26-30 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

26. People who set traps fall into them themselves.

27. People who hurt others will be hurt by their own actions and will have no idea why.

28. Arrogant people insult others and make fun of them, but someone is waiting like a lion for a chance to take revenge on them.

29. Those who are happy to witness the downfall of devout people are going to fall into a trap and die a painful death.

30. Anger and a hot temper are horrible things, but sinners have both.

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