New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 6:6-10 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

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,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.

9. Another is a friend who turns into an enemy,and tells of the quarrel to your disgrace.

10. Others are friends, table companions,but they cannot be found in time of affliction.