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Sirach 11:27
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27The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: and in his end his deeds shall be discovered.
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25In the day of prosperity there is a forgetfulness of affliction: and in the day of affliction there is no more remembrance of prosperity.
26For it is an easy thing unto the Lord in the day of death to reward a man according to his ways.
— Sirach 11:27 —
28Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children.
29Bring not every man into thine house: for the deceitful man hath many trains.