Ben Sira 22:23

23 Gain the trust of your neighbor in his poverty, that you may rejoice with him in his prosperity; stand by him in time of affliction, that you may share with him in his inheritance.

Ben Sira 22:23 In-Context

21 Even if you have drawn your sword against a friend, do not despair, for a renewal of friendship is possible.
22 If you have opened your mouth against your friend, do not worry, for reconciliation is possible; but as for reviling, arrogance, disclosure of secrets, or a treacherous blow -- in these cases any friend will flee.
23 Gain the trust of your neighbor in his poverty, that you may rejoice with him in his prosperity; stand by him in time of affliction, that you may share with him in his inheritance.
24 The vapor and smoke of the furnace precede the fire; so insults precede bloodshed.
25 I will not be ashamed to protect a friend, and I will not hide from him;
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