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Sirach 37:4
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4There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, but in the time of trouble will be against him.
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2Is it not a grief unto death, when a companion and friend is turned to an enemy?
3O wicked imagination, whence camest thou in to cover the earth with deceit?
— Sirach 37:4 —
5There is a companion, which helpeth his friend for the belly, and taketh up the buckler against the enemy.
6Forget not thy friend in thy mind, and be not unmindful of him in thy riches.