Sirach 12:16-18

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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)
18 Then they will shake their heads and clap their hands
    and whisper much and show their true faces.^(C)