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Sirach 11:24-33 World English Bible (WEB)

24. Say not, I have sufficient, And from henceforth what harm shall happen to me?

25. In the day of good things there is a forgetfulness of evil things; And in the day of evil things a man will not remember things that are good.

26. For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord To reward a man in the day of death according to his ways.

27. The affliction of an hour causes forgetfulness of delight; And in the last end of a man is the revelation of his deeds.

28. Call no man blessed before his death; And a man shall be known in his children.

29. Bring not every man into your house; For many are the plots of the deceitful man.

30. As a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the heart of a proud man; And as one that is a spy, he looks upon your falling.

31. For he lies in wait to turn things that are good into evil; And in things that are praiseworthy he will lay blame.

32. From a spark of fire a heap of many coals is kindled; And a sinful man lies in wait for blood.

33. Take heed of an evil-doer, for he contriveth wicked things; Lest haply he bring upon you blame for ever.

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