Sirach 12:15-17

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¹⁵ They stand by you for a while,
    but if you falter, they will not be there.
¹⁶ Enemies speak sweetly with their lips,
    but in their hearts they plan to throw you into a pit;
enemies may have tears in their eyes,
    but if they find an opportunity they will never have enough of your blood.^(A)
17 If evil comes upon you, you will find them there ahead of you;
    pretending to help, they will trip you up.^(B)