Sirach 11:27

27 An hour of misery makes one forget luxury; the end of a person's life reveals his or her deeds.

Sirach 11:27 In-Context

25 At a time of prosperity, adversity is forgotten, and at a time of adversity, prosperity is not remembered.

26 It is easy for the Lord to pay back people according to their ways in the hour of death.

27 An hour of misery makes one forget luxury; the end of a person's life reveals his or her deeds.

28 Don't call anyone happy before their death; people are known through their children.

29 Don't bring just anyone into your house, because deceitful people set many ambushes.