Sirach 11:28

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

Sirach 11:28 In-Context

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.

30 The hearts of arrogant people are like decoy birds in a cage; and like spies they will observe your downfall.