Ben Sira 12:15

15 An enemy will stay with you for a while, but not when trouble comes.

Ben Sira 12:15 In-Context

13 Nobody feels sorry for snake charmers or wild animal tamers who get bitten,

14 and nobody will feel sorry for you if you run around with sinners and get involved in their wrongdoing.

15 An enemy will stay with you for a while, but not when trouble comes.

16 He will speak fine words while he plots how to trap you. He will pretend to share your sorrows, but he will kill you if he gets a chance.

17 If trouble comes your way, you will find him waiting, ready to trip you up while he pretends to help you.