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Sirach 37:5
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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 counsellor extolleth counsel; but there is some that counselleth for himself.