This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Sirach 12:9 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition9 In the prosperity of a man enemies will be grieved: but in his adversity even a friend will depart. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible9 When people are prosperous, their enemies are in pain, and when they meet with adversity, even friends will keep away. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 By the good fortune of a man, his enemies are grieved; and by his misfortune, a friend is revealed. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version9 In the prosperity of a man, his enemies are grieved: and a friend is known in his adversity. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)9 even your friends will leave you then. But when you are successful, your enemies will act like friends. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers9 In a man’s prosperity, his enemies are grieved. In his adversity, even his friend leaves. See the chapter |