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Ben Sira 37
Ben Sira 37:1-7
Ben Sira 37
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Ben Sira 37:1-7
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1
Every friend will say, "I too am a friend"; but some friends are friends only in name.
2
Is it not a grief to the death when a companion and friend turns to enmity?
3
O evil imagination, why were you formed to cover the land with deceit?
4
Some companions rejoice in the happiness of a friend, but in time of trouble are against him.
5
Some companions help a friend for their stomach's sake, and in the face of battle take up the shield.
6
Do not forget a friend in your heart, and be not unmindful of him in your wealth.
7
Every counselor praises counsel, but some give counsel in their own interest.
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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.