Sirach 6:10-16
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10 Again, some friend is a companion at the table, and will not continue in the day of thy affliction.
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11 But in thy prosperity he will be as thyself, and will be bold over thy servants.
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12 If thou be brought low, he will be against thee, and will hide himself from thy face.
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13 Separate thyself from thine enemies, and take heed of thy friends.
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14 A faithfull friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.
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15 Nothing doth countervail a faithful friend, and his excellency is invaluable.
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16 A faithful friend is the medicine of life; and they that fear the Lord shall find him.