Holy Scripture
Sirach 37:5
Source: Septuagint
Original
5There is a companion, which helpeth his friend for the belly, And taketh up the buckler against the enemy.
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3O wicked imagination, whence camest thou in To cover the earth with deceit?
4There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, But in the time of trouble will be against him.
— Sirach 37:5 —
6Forget not thy friend in thy mind, And be not unmindful of him in thy riches.
7Every counselor extolleth counsel; But there is some that counseleth for himself.