Sirach 12:10

Verse 10. Rusteth. So his malice always returns, ( Calmet.) and he shews what he is. Vat.—Christianity does not blame due reserve in treating with those whom we know not, or who have formerly injured us. Though we must love them from our heart, yet we need not intrust our secrets to them, nor even to every friend. Joab always retained a hatred for Abner, and Absalom for his brother and father, though they dissembled their resentment. Calmet.—So the wicked commonly act. Bible.—We must love, but not trust them, being wise as serpents. Matthew 10. Worthington.