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OET-RV by cross-referenced section SIR 37:1

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Recognising a true friend

Sir 37:1–6

37 Every friend will say, “I also am his friend”;

but there is a friend which is only a friend in name.

2 Isn’t there a grief in it even to death

when a companion and friend is turned into an enemy?

3 Oh wicked imagination, why were you formed

to cover the dry land with deceit?

4 There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend,

but in time of affliction will be against him.

5 There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labours with his friend,

yet in the face of battle will carry his buckler.

6 Don’t forget a friend in your soul.

Don’t be unmindful of him in your riches.

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