Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 11:33

πρόσεχε ἀπὸ κακούργου, πονηρὰ γὰρ τεκταίνει, μήποτε μῶμον εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα δῷ σοι.
King James Version (KJV)

Take heed of a mischievous man, for he worketh wickedness; lest he bring upon thee a perpetual blot.

Modern English

Be wary of a troublemaker, for he schemes wickedness, or he may bring lasting disgrace on you.

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