World English Bible

Sirach 13:7-13 World English Bible (WEB)

7. And he will shame you by his meats, Until he have made you bare twice or thrice, And at the last he will laugh you to scorn: Afterward will he see you, and will forsake you, And shake his head at you.

8. Beware that you be not deceived, and brought low in your mirth.

9. If a mighty man invite you, be retiring, And so much the more will he invite you.

10. Press not upon him, lest you be thrust back; And stand not far off, lest you be forgotten.

11. Affect not to speak with him as an equal, And believe not his many words: For with much talk will he try you, And in a smiling manner will search you out.

12. He that keeps not to himself words spoken is unmerciful; And he will not spare to hurt and to bind.

13. Keep them to yourself, and take earnest heed, For you walk in peril of your falling.