Holy Scripture
Sirach 6:8
Source: Septuagint
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8For some man is a friend for his own occasion, And will not abide in the day of thy trouble.
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6Be in peace with many: Nevertheless have but one counselor of a thousand.
7If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first, And be not hasty to credit him.
— Sirach 6:8 —
9And there is a friend, who being turned to enmity and strife Will discover thy reproach.
10Again, some friend is a companion at the table, And will not continue in the day of thy affliction.