Ben Sira 37:5

5 There is a companion who condoleth with his friend for his belly's sake, and he will take up a shield against enemy.

Ben Sira 37:5 In-Context

3 O wicked presumption, whence camest thou to cover the earth with thy malice, and deceitfulness?

4 There is a companion who rejoiceth with his friend in his joys, but in the time of trouble, he will be against him.

5 There is a companion who condoleth with his friend for his belly's sake, and he will take up a shield against enemy.

6 Forget not thy friend in thy mind, and be not unmindful of him in thy riches.

7 Consult not with him that layeth a snare for thee, and hide thy counsel from them that envy thee.