Ben Sira 37:5

5 There is a companion who helpeth his friend for the belly, and taketh up the buckler against the enemy.

Ben Sira 37:5 In-Context

3 O wicked imagination, whence camest thou in to cover the earth with deceit?

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

5 There is a companion who helpeth his friend for the belly, and taketh up the buckler against the enemy.

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

7 Every counselor extolleth counsel, but there is some that counseleth for himself.