10 And there is a friend who is a companion at the table, but he won’t continue in the day of your affliction. (WEB) 11 In your prosperity he will be as yourself, and will be bold over your servants. (WEB) 12 If you are brought low, he will be against you, and will hide himself from your face. (WEB)
Sirach 6:10–12
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Sirach 12:14–16
14 Even so, who will pity him who goes to a sinner, and is associated with him in his sins? (WEB) 15 For a while he will stay with you, and if you falter, he will not stay. (WEB) 16 The enemy will speak sweetly with his lips, and in his heart plan to throw you into a pit. The enemy… (WEB)
Sirach 37:3–5
3 O wicked imagination, why were you formed to cover the dry land with deceit? (WEB) 4 There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend, but in time of affliction will be against him. (WEB) 5 There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labors with his friend, yet… (WEB)
Sirach 12:8–10
8 A man’s friend won’t be fully tried in prosperity. His enemy won’t be hidden in adversity. (WEB) 9 In a man’s prosperity, his enemies are grieved. In his adversity, even his friend leaves. (WEB) 10 Never trust your enemy, for his wickedness is like corrosion in copper. (WEB)
Sirach 13:4–6
4 If you are profitable, he will exploit you. If you are in need, he will forsake you. (WEB) 5 If you own something, he will live with you. He will drain your resources and will not be sorry. (WEB) 6 Does he need you? Then he will deceive you, smile at you, and give you hope. He… (WEB)
Job 20:21–23
21 Nothing is left for him to consume; thus his prosperity will not endure. 22 In the midst of his plenty, he will be distressed; the full force of misery will come upon him. 23 When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as h…
Sirach 27:22–24
22 One who winks the eye contrives evil things; and those who know him will keep their distance. (WEB) 23 When you are present, he will speak sweetly, and will admire your words; but afterward he will twist his speech and set a trap in your words. (WEB) 24 I have hated many things,… (WEB)
Sirach 19:8–10
8 Whether it is of friend or foe, don’t tell it. Unless it is a sin to you, don’t reveal it. (WEB) 9 For if he has heard you and observed you, when the time comes, he will hate you. (WEB) 10 Have you heard something? Let it die with you. Be brave: it will not make you burst! (WEB)
Sirach 4:5–7
5 Don’t turn your eye away from one who asks. Give no occasion to a man to curse you. (WEB) 6 For if he curses you in the bitterness of his soul, he who made him will hear his supplication. (WEB) 7 Endear yourself to the assembly. Bow your head to a great man. (WEB)
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