Ben Sira 6:8

8 For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble.

Ben Sira 6:8 In-Context

6 Be in peace with many; nevertheless have but one counselor out of a thousand.

7 If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.

8 For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble.

9 And there is a friend who, being turned to enmity and strife, will betray thy reproach.

10 Again, some friend is a companion at the table, and will not continue in the day of thy affliction.