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Sirach 11:28-32 World English Bible (WEB)

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.

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