“Mockery issues
From the proud.
Abuse issues
From the proud.
But vengeance
Lies in wait
For them
Like a lion.
Whoever rejoices
In the fall of the godly
Will be caught in a snare.
Pain will consume them
Before their death.”
The proud mock and abuse people. However, Sirach reminds us that vengeance, like that of a lion, is not far off. Anyone who is happy about the fall of the godly righteous person will be caught in a trap that will lead to a lot of pain before they die.