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Sirach 12:8
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8A friend cannot be known in prosperity: and an enemy cannot be hidden in adversity.
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6For the most High hateth sinners, and will repay vengeance unto the ungodly, and keepeth them against the mighty day of their punishment.
7Give unto the good, and help not the sinner.
— Sirach 12:8 —
9In the prosperity of a man enemies will be grieved: but in his adversity even a friend will depart.
10Never trust thine enemy: for like as iron rusteth, so is his wickedness.