Sirach 11:26–28

26 gFor it is easy in Jahveh’s sight

At the end to requite a man according to his deedsg.

H A 27 hAn evil time causeth forgetfulness of delightsh,

iAnd the last end of a man will tell of himi.

28 jPronounce no man happy before his death;

kFor by his latter endk a man shall be knownj.

(d) 11:29–34. Beware of intercourse with strangers and bad characters

(= 3 + 1 + 2 distichs).

H	Manuscript A, containing ch. 3:6–16:26; this consists of six leaves, and may be of the eleventh century.
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