Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 37:5

ἑταῖρος φίλῳ συμπονεῖ χάριν γαστρός, ἔναντι πολέμου λήψεται ἀσπίδα.
King James Version (KJV)

There is a companion, which helpeth his friend for the belly, and taketh up the buckler against the enemy.

Modern English

There is a companion who helps a friend for the sake of his own stomach, yet will take up a shield against the enemy.

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