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Ben Sira 9
Ben Sira 9:17
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Be not pleased with the wrong done by the unjust, knowing that even to hell the wicked shall not please.
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Ben Sira 9:17 In-Context
15
A new friend is as new wine: it shall grow old, and thou shalt drink it with pleasure.
16
Envy not the glory and riches of a sinner: for thou knowest not what his ruin shall be.
17
Be not pleased with the wrong done by the unjust, knowing that even to hell the wicked shall not please.
18
Keep thee far from the man that hath power to kill, so thou shalt not suspect the fear of death.
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And if thou come to him, commit no fault, lest he take away thy life.
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