Ben Sira 37:1

1 Every friend saith, "I am his friend also"; but there is a friend which is only a friend in name.

Ben Sira 37:1 In-Context

1 Every friend saith, "I am his friend also"; but there is a friend which is only a friend in name.

2 Is it not a grief unto death when a companion and friend is turned to an enemy?

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.