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A man's enemies are grieved when he prospers, and in his adversity even his friend will separate from him.
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Never trust your enemy, for like the rusting of copper, so is his wickedness.
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Even if he humbles himself and goes about cringing, watch yourself, and be on your guard against him; and you will be to him like one who has polished a mirror, and you will know that it was not hopelessly tarnished.
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Do not put him next to you, lest he overthrow you and take your place; do not have him sit at your right, lest he try to take your seat of honor, and at last you will realize the truth of my words, and be stung by what I have said.
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Who will pity a snake charmer bitten by a serpent, or any who go near wild beasts?
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So no one will pity a man who associates with a sinner and becomes involved in his sins.
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He will stay with you for a time, but if you falter, he will not stand by you.
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An enemy will speak sweetly with his lips, but in his mind he will plan to throw you into a pit; an enemy will weep with his eyes, but if he finds an opportunity his thirst for blood will be insatiable.
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If calamity befalls you, you will find him there ahead of you; and while pretending to help you, he will trip you by the heel;
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he will shake his head, and clap his hands, and whisper much, and change his expression.