Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 6:8-11 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

8. For there is a friend according to his own time, but he will not remain in the day of tribulation.

9. And there is a friend who can be turned to animosity. And there is a friend who will reveal hatred and ridicule and insults.

10. And there is a friend who is a companion at table, but he will not remain in a day of need.

11. A friend, if he remains steadfast, will be to you as you are to yourself, and he will act with faithfulness among those of your household.