Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 37:4

ἑταῖρος φίλου ἐν εὐφροσύνῃ ἥδεται καὶ ἐν καιρῷ θλίψεως ἔσται ἀπέναντι·
King James Version (KJV)

There is a companion, which rejoiceth in the prosperity of a friend, but in the time of trouble will be against him.

Modern English

There is a companion who rejoices with a friend in prosperity, but turns against him in time of trouble.

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