For a while he will abide with thee, but if thou begin to fall, he will not tarry.
WEB
Sirach 12:15
For a while he will stay with you, and if you falter, he will not stay.
Parallel Translations
For a while he will abide with you, but if you begin to fall, he will not wait.
For a while he will abide with thee, but if thou begin to fall, he will not tarry.