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Read›Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)›Chapter 37
In 4 translations
- KJV
- There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, but in the time of trouble will be against him.
- WEB
- There is a companion who rejoices in the gladness of a friend, but in time of affliction will be against him.
- DRC
- There is a companion who rejoiceth with his friend in his joys, but in the time of trouble, he will be against him.
- LXXE
- There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, but in the time of trouble will be against him.
Original-language editions
- LXX-Br
- Ἑταῖρος φίλου ἐν εὐφροσύνῃ ἥδεται, καὶ ἐν καιρῷ θλίψεως ἔσται ἀπέναντι·