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Sirach 11
Sirach 11:22-32
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Sirach 11:22-32
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The blessing of the Lord is in the reward of the godly, and suddenly he maketh his blessing flourish.
23
Say not, What profit is there of my service? and what good things shall I have hereafter?
24
Again, say not, I have enough, and possess many things, and what evil shall I have hereafter?
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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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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The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: and in his end his deeds shall be discovered.
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Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children.
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Bring not every man into thine house: for the deceitful man hath many trains.
30
Like as a partridge taken in a cage, so is the heart of the proud; and like as a spy, watcheth he for thy fall:
31
For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee.
32
Of a spark of fire a heap of coals is kindled: and a sinful man layeth wait for blood.
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