A faithful friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found him, hath found a treasure.
Ben Sira (Sirach 6:14)
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Ecclesiasticus (Sirach), 6:14 — Douay–Rheims, Challoner revision; Complete verse in the named historical English translation. Context distinguishes faithful friendship from opportunistic companionship. Not Ecclesiastes and not a saying of Jesus of Nazareth.
- Ecclesiasticus (Sirach), 6:14 — Douay–Rheims, Challoner revision
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