25 In the day of good things, bad things are forgotten. In the day of bad things, a man will not remember things that are good. (WEB) 26 For it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord to reward a man in the day of death according to his ways. (WEB) 27 The affliction of an hour causes delights to be forgotten. In the end, a man’s deeds are revealed. (WEB)
Sirach 11:25–27
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