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For there is a friend who is such at his own convenience, but will not stand by you in your day of trouble.
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And there is a friend who changes into an enemy, and will disclose a quarrel to your disgrace.
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And there is a friend who is a table companion, but will not stand by you in your day of trouble.
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In prosperity he will make himself your equal, and be bold with your servants;
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but if you are brought low he will turn against you, and will hide himself from your presence.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.