New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 12:14-18 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

14. So it is with the companion of the proud,who is involved in their sins:

15. While you stand firm, they make no move;but if you slip, they cannot hold back.

16. With their lips enemies speak sweetly,but in their heart they scheme to plunge you into the abyss.Though enemies have tears in their eyes,given the chance, they will never have enough of your blood.

17. If evil comes upon you, you will find them at hand;pretending to help, they will trip you up,

18. Then they will shake their heads and clap their handsand hiss repeatedly, and show their true faces.