16
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.
14
So no one will pity a man who associates with a sinner and becomes involved in his sins.
15
He will stay with you for a time, but if you falter, he will not stand by you.
16
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.
17
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;
18
he will shake his head, and clap his hands, and whisper much, and change his expression.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.