Holy Scripture
Sirach 11:30
Source: Septuagint
Original
30Like as a partridge taken and kept in a cage, so is the heart of the proud: And like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall:
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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.
— Sirach 11:30 —
31For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, And in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee.
32Of a spark of fire a heap of coals is kindled: And a sinful man layeth wait for blood.