Ben Sira 12:11

11 Though he humble himself and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him; and thou shalt be unto him as if thou hadst wiped a looking glass, and thou shalt know that his rust hath not been altogether wiped away.

Ben Sira 12:11 In-Context

9 In the prosperity of a man enemies will be grieved, but in his adversity even a friend will depart.
10 Never trust thine enemy, for as iron rusteth, so is his wickedness.
11 Though he humble himself and go crouching, yet take good heed and beware of him; and thou shalt be unto him as if thou hadst wiped a looking glass, and thou shalt know that his rust hath not been altogether wiped away.
12 Set him not by thee, lest, when he hath overthrown thee, he stand up in thy place; neither let him sit at thy right hand, lest he seek to take thy seat, and thou at the last remember my words, and be pricked therewith.
13 Who will pity a charmer that is bitten by a serpent, or any such as come nigh wild beasts?
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