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Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:4-6
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:4-6
New Catholic Bible
4 For evil passions destroy the one who harbors them
and make him the laughingstock of his enemies.
A Faithful Friend Is beyond Price[a]
5 Kindness in speech multiplies friends,
and a gracious tongue leads to friendly responses.
6 Be at peace with many people,
but allow only one in a thousand to be your adviser.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 6:5 One’s true friends are known only on the day of distress. People usually get the friends they deserve. According to the author’s view, true friendship establishes a profound and almost religious bond between beings.
