If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first; and though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee.
KJV
Sirach 12:17
If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first; and though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee.
Parallel Translations
If adversity come upon you, you shall find him there first; and though he pretend to help you, yet shall he undermine you.
If adversity meets you, you will find him there before you. Pretending to help you, he will trip you.