For a while he will abide with thee, but if thou begin to fall, he will not tarry.
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Sirach 12:15
Who wil haue pitie of the charmer, that is stinged of the serpent? or of all suche as come nere the beastes? so is it with him that kepeth companie with a wicked man, & wrappeth him self in his sinnes.
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.
For a while he will stay with you, and if you falter, he will not stay.