Ben Sira 19:24-27

24 Better is the God-fearing man who lacks intelligence, than the highly prudent man who transgresses the law.

25 There is a cleverness which is scrupulous but unjust, and there are people who distort kindness to gain a verdict.

26 There is a rascal bowed down in mourning, but inwardly he is full of deceit.

27 He hides his face and pretends not to hear; but where no one notices, he will forestall you.