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Some people will be your friend as long as things are going well, but they will turn against you when trouble comes. A real[a] friend will help you against your enemies[b] and protect you in the fight. Never forget such companions in battle;[c] share the results of your victory with them.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 37:5 Hebrew real; Greek does not have this word.
  2. Sirach 37:5 Hebrew against your enemies; Greek hoping to get a meal.
  3. Sirach 37:6 Hebrew in battle; Greek in your soul.

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