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• You should not abandon a old friend. For a new one will not be similar to him. (Ecclesiasticus 9, 14)

• A new friend is like new wine. It will grow old, and then you will enjoy drinking it. (Ecclesiasticus 9, 15)

• A friend will not be known in good times, and an enemy will not be hidden in adversity. (Ecclesiasticus 12, 8)

• By the good fortune of a man, his enemies are grieved; and by his misfortune, a friend is revealed. (Ecclesiasticus 12, 9)

• Do good to your friend before you die. And according to your ability, extend your hand and give to the poor. (Ecclesiasticus 14, 13)

• Do not reveal your mind to friend or foe. And if there is a sin within you, do not disclose it. (Ecclesiasticus 19, 8)

• Correct a friend, though perhaps there was a misunderstanding, and he may say, “I did not do it.” Or, if he did do it, correct him, so that he may not do it again. (Ecclesiasticus 19, 13)

• Correct your friend. For often a fault has been committed. (Ecclesiasticus 19, 15)

• A foolish man will not have a friend, and there will be no thanks for his good deeds. (Ecclesiasticus 20, 17)

• There is one who, for the sake of what other’s think, makes a promise to a friend, and so he gains him as an enemy for no reason. (Ecclesiasticus 20, 25)

• He who throws a stone at birds will drive them away. So also, he who accuses his friend dissolves the friendship. (Ecclesiasticus 22, 25)

• But if you have drawn a sword against a friend, you should not despair; for there may be a way back. (Ecclesiasticus 22, 26)