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Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:7-9
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:7-9
New Catholic Bible
7 When you wish to acquire a new friend, first test him,
and do not be too hasty to trust him.
8 One type of person is only a friend when it suits him,
but at the first sign of trouble he will desert you.
9 Another type of friend will eventually become your enemy
and shame you by making public your quarrel.