New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 27:16-19 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

16. Whoever betrays a secret destroys confidence,and will never find a congenial friend.

17. Cherish your friend, keep faith with him;but if you betray his secrets, do not go after him;

18. For as one might kill another,you have killed your neighbor’s friendship.

19. Like a bird released from your hand,you have let your friend go and cannot recapture him.