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821. The friendship that an enemy pretendeth is only an anvil whereon to hammer thee when he seeth his opportunity.

822. Behold the men who look like friends but are enemies at heart: their friendship will alter even as the heart of a woman.

823. Even if his studies are great and godly, it is impossible for an enemy to cast off the hate in his heart.

824. Fear thou the hypocritical ruffians that smile to the face but nurse their spite within their bosom.

825. Behold the men whose hearts are not with thee: though their words tempt thee, place not the slightest faith in them. Rh