Sirach 6:16-18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁶ A faithful friend is the medicine of life and immortality: and they that fear the Lord, shall find him.

¹⁷ He that feareth God, shall likewise have good friendship: because according to him shall his friend be.

¹⁸ My son, from thy youth up receive instruction, and even to thy grey hairs thou shalt find wisdom.