Sirach 37:5 - Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ There is a companion who commiserates with a friend for the sake of the stomach, but he will shield himself from the enemy.

Tuilleadh leaganacha

Common English Bible

⁵ Some companions work alongside a friend for their stomach’s sake, but in the heat of battle, they will shield themselves.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁵ There is a companion who condoleth with his friend for his belly's sake, and he will take up a shield against enemy.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁵ A real friend will help you against your enemies and protect you in the fight.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁵ There is a companion who for the belly’s sake labors with his friend, yet in the face of battle will carry his buckler.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

⁵ Another friend seems to help only for a free meal, but when you both go off to war, he gives you protection.

Sirach 37:5 Tagairtí Cros