Sirach 12:8

8 A friend is not avenged in prosperity, and an enemy is not hidden in adversity. their enemies are in pain, and when they meet with adversity, even friends will keep away.

Sirach 12:8 In-Context

6 The Most High also hated sinners, and he will repay the ungodly with punishment.

7 Give to good people, and don't assist sinners.

8 A friend is not avenged in prosperity, and an enemy is not hidden in adversity. their enemies are in pain, and when they meet with adversity, even friends will keep away.

9 When people are prosperous,

10 Don't ever trust your enemies; for just as copper corrodes, so their wickedness does as well.

Footnotes

• [a] Heb is not recognized