Ben Sira 11:28

28 Call no one happy before his death; a man will be known through his children.

Ben Sira 11:28 In-Context

26 For it is easy in the sight of the Lord to reward a man on the day of death according to his conduct.

27 The misery of an hour makes one forget luxury, and at the close of a man's life his deeds will be revealed.

28 Call no one happy before his death; a man will be known through his children.

29 Do not bring every man into your home, for many are the wiles of the crafty.

30 Like a decoy partridge in a cage, so is the mind of a proud man, and like a spy he observes your weakness;