Holy Scripture

Sirach 11:27

Source: Septuagint

Original

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 thy house: For the deceitful man hath many trains.

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