Ben Sira 6:6-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
6 Let those who are friendly to you be many,
but one in a thousand your confidant.
7 When you gain friends, gain them through testing,(A)
and do not be quick to trust them.
8 For there are friends when it suits them,
but they will not be around in time of trouble.
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