Sirach 37:3-5

Common English Bible

³ Evil inclination,
how did you get involved
    in covering the land with deceit?
⁴ Some companions take delight
in a friend’s happiness,
    but they turn against them
    in a time of distress.
⁵ Some companions work alongside
a friend for their stomach’s sake,
    but in the heat of battle,
    they will shield themselves.^[a]