Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 12:16-19 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

16. An enemy has tears in his eyes. But if he finds an opportunity, he will not be satisfied with blood.

17. And if misfortunes happen upon you, you will find him there first.

18. An enemy has tears in his eyes, but while pretending to help you, he will dig under your feet.

19. He will shake his head, and clap his hands, and whisper much, and change his expression.