Holy Scripture
Sirach 19:27
Source: Septuagint
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27Casting down his countenance, and making as if he heard not: Where he is not known, he will do thee a mischief before thou be aware.
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25There is an exquisite subtlety, and the same is unjust; And there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear.
26There is a wicked man that hangeth down his head sadly; But inwardly he is full of deceit,
— Sirach 19:27 —
28And if for want of power he be hindered from sinning, Yet when he findeth opportunity he will do evil.
29A man may be known by his look, And one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him.