Ben Sira 27:17

17 Love your friend and keep faith with him; but if you betray his secrets, do not run after him.

Ben Sira 27:17 In-Context

15 The strife of the proud leads to bloodshed, and their abuse is grievous to hear.

16 Whoever betrays secrets destroys confidence, and he will never find a congenial friend.

17 Love your friend and keep faith with him; but if you betray his secrets, do not run after him.

18 For as a man destroys his enemy, so you have destroyed the friendship of your neighbor.

19 And as you allow a bird to escape from your hand, so you have let your neighbor go, and will not catch him again.