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Sirach 12:17
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17If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first; and though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee.
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15For a while he will abide with thee, but if thou begin to fall, he will not tarry.
16An enemy speaketh sweetly with his lips, but in his heart he imagineth how to throw thee into a pit: he will weep with his eyes, but if he find opportunity, he will not be satisfied with blood.
— Sirach 12:17 —
18He will shake his head, and clap his hands, and whisper much, and change his countenance.