Ecclesiasticus 6:14-18 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

14. A faithful friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found him, hath found a treasure.

15. Nothing can be compared to a faithful friend, and no weight of gold and silver is able to countervail the goodness of his fidelity.

16. A faithful friend is the medicine of life and immortality: and they that fear the Lord, shall find him.

17. He that feareth God, shall likewise have good friendship: because according to him shall his friend be.

18. My son, from thy youth up receive instruction, and even to thy grey hairs thou shalt find wisdom.

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