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Sirach 13:6-8
Good News Translation
Sirach 13:6-8
Good News Translation
6 If he needs you, he will trick you with his smiles and cheerful, kindly words.
Do you need anything? he will ask. 7 He will feed you until you are embarrassed. Finally, when he has drained you two or three times over, he will laugh at you. If you see him later, he will pretend he doesn't know you, and will pass you by.
8 Be careful not to be misled; you can be enjoying yourself and suddenly find yourself humiliated.
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