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Sirach 37:3-8 World English Bible (WEB)

3. O wicked imagination, whence came you rolling in To cover the dry land with deceitfulness?

4. There is a companion, which rejoices in the gladness of a friend, But in time of affliction will be against him.

5. There is a companion, which for the belly’s sake labores with his friend, In the face of battle will take up the buckler.

6. Forget not a friend in your soul; And be not unmindful of him in your riches.

7. Every counsellor extols counsel; But there is that counsels for himself.

8. Let your soul beware of a counsellor, And know you before what is his interest (For he will take counsel for himself); Lest he cast the lot upon you,

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