Sirach 6:8DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 8 of 37

"For there is a friend for his own occasion, and he will not abide in the day of thy trouble."
Sirach 6:8

In context

6Be in peace with many, but let one of a thousand be thy counsellor.

7If thou wouldst get a friend, try him before thou takest him, and do not credit him easily.

8For there is a friend for his own occasion, and he will not abide in the day of thy trouble.

9And there is a friend that turneth to enmity; and there is a friend that will disclose hatred and strife and reproaches.

10And there is a friend a companion at the table, and he will not abide in the day of distress.

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