New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 27:22-25 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

22. Whoever has shifty eyes plots mischiefand those who know him will keep their distance;

23. In your presence he uses honeyed talk,and admires your words,But later he changes his toneand twists the words to your ruin.

24. I have hated many things but not as much as him,and the Lord hates him as well.

25. A stone falls back on the head of the one who throws it high,and a treacherous blow causes many wounds.