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Sirach 37:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend, but in time of affliction will be against him. "

Sirach 37:4

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2 Isn’t there a grief in it even to death when a companion and friend is turned into an enemy?

3 O 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 labors 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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Sirach 37:1

"Every friend will say, “I also am his friend”; but there is a friend which is only a friend in name."

Sirach 37:2

"Isn’t there a grief in it even to death when a companion and friend is turned into an enemy?"

Sirach 37:3

"O wicked imagination, why were you formed to cover the dry land with deceit?"

Sirach 37:5

"There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labors with his friend, yet in the face of battle will carry his buckler."

Sirach 37:6

"Don’t forget a friend in your soul. Don’t be unmindful of him in your riches."

Sirach 37:7

"Every counselor extols counsel, but some give counsel in their own interest."

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