Sirach 11:29

Friends and associates

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

Sirach 11:29 In-Context

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.

31 They set up ambushes and turn good into bad; they place blame on praiseworthy actions.