Ben Sira 11:26-32

26 For it is easy in the sight of the Lord to reward a man on the day of death according to his conduct.
27 The misery of an hour makes one forget luxury, and at the close of a man's life his deeds will be revealed.
28 Call no one happy before his death; a man will be known through his children.
29 Do not bring every man into your home, for many are the wiles of the crafty.
30 Like a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the mind of a proud man, and like a spy he observes your weakness;
31 for he lies in wait, turning good into evil, and to worthy actions he will attach blame.
32 From a spark of fire come many burning coals, and a sinner lies in wait to shed blood.
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