Ben Sira 27:22-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Malice, Anger and Vengeance
22 Whoever has shifty eyes plots mischief
and 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 tone
and twists the words to your ruin.(A)
24 I have hated many things but not as much as him,
and the Lord hates him as well.(B)
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