Ben Sira 12:8-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 In prosperity we cannot know our friends;[a]
in adversity an enemy will not remain concealed.(A)
9 When one is successful even an enemy is friendly;
but in adversity even a friend disappears.(B)
Ben Sira 37:1-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 37
1 Every friend declares friendship,
but there are friends who are friends in name only.(A)
2 Is it not a sorrow unto death
when your other self becomes your enemy?
3 “Alas, my companion! Why were you created
to fill the earth with deceit?”
4 A harmful friend will look to your table,
but in time of trouble he stands aloof.
5 A good friend will fight with you against the foe,
and against your enemies he will hold up your shield.
Proverbs 19:4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 Wealth adds many friends,
but the poor are left friendless.(A)
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