Ben Sira 27:23

23 When thou art present, he will speak sweetly and will admire thy words; but at the last he will writhe his mouth and slander thy sayings.

Ben Sira 27:23 In-Context

21 As for a wound, it may be bound up; and after reviling there may be reconcilement, but he that betrayeth secrets is without hope.
22 He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil, and he that knoweth him will depart from him.
23 When thou art present, he will speak sweetly and will admire thy words; but at the last he will writhe his mouth and slander thy sayings.
24 I have hated many things, but nothing like him; for the Lord will hate him.
25 Whoso casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head, and a deceitful stroke shall make wounds.
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