New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 6:8-12 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

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.

11. When things go well, they are your other self,and lord it over your servants.

12. If disaster comes upon you, they turn against youand hide themselves.