Sirach 11:29-34

1. 29 Bring not every man into thine house: for the deceitful man hath many trains.

2. 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:

3. 31 For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee.

4. 32 Of a spark of fire a heap of coals is kindled: and a sinful man layeth wait for blood.

5. 33 Take heed of a mischievous man, for he worketh wickedness; lest he bring upon thee a perpetual blot.

6. 34 Receive a stranger into thine house, and he will disturb thee, and turn thee out of thine own.

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