Sirach 11:24-31
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24 Again, say not, I have enough, and possess many things, and what evil shall I have hereafter?
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25 In the day of prosperity there is a forgetfulness of affliction: and in the day of affliction there is no more remembrance of prosperity.
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26 For it is an easy thing unto the Lord in the day of death to reward a man according to his ways.
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27 The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: and in his end his deeds shall be discovered.
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28 Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children.
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29 Bring not every man into thine house: for the deceitful man hath many trains.
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30 Like 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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31 For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee.