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Sirach 12:8-9
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Sirach 12:8-9
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
8 A friend is not known[a] in prosperity,
nor is an enemy hidden in adversity.
9 One’s enemies are friendly[b] when one prospers,
but in adversity even one’s friend disappears.
Footnotes
- Sirach 12:8 Other ancient authorities read punished
- Sirach 12:9 Heb: Gk grieved
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
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