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Sirach 6:9
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9And there is a friend, who being turned to enmity, and strife will discover thy reproach.
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7If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.
8For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble.
— Sirach 6:9 —
10Again, some friend is a companion at the table, and will not continue in the day of thy affliction.
11But in thy prosperity he will be as thyself, and will be bold over thy servants.