Sirach 9:10-12

Good News Translation

Friendships with Others

¹⁰ Never abandon old friends; you will never find a new one who can take their place. Friendship is like wine; it gets better as it grows older. ¹¹ Don't be jealous of a sinner's success; you don't know what kind of disaster is in store for him. ¹² Don't take pleasure in the things that make ungodly people happy; remember that they will be held guilty as long as they live.