“In the ninth vision Darius the Mede took the throne. He set up 120 satraps in his kingdom, commanded by three leaders, one of whom was Daniel, who had found favor in the king's sight. Envious men, plotting a trick against the servant of God, convinced the king to command that for thirty days no prayer could be offered…”
Quodvultdeus, 5th c. — THE BOOK OF PROMISES AND PREDICTIONS OF GOD 2:35.77
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26Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that setteth a trap shall be taken therein.
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24I have hated many things, but nothing like him; for the Lord will hate him.
25Whoso casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head; and a deceitful stroke shall make wounds.
— Sirach 27:26 —
27He that worketh mischief, it shall fall upon him, and he shall not know whence it cometh.
28Mockery and reproach are from the proud; but vengeance, as a lion, shall lie in wait for them.