Other translations
New Catholic Bible
He may stand by you for a while, but if you falter, he will not stay around.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He stands by you for a while, but if you falter, he will not be there.
Good News Translation®
An enemy will stay with you for a while, but not when trouble comes.
Wycliffe Bible
In one hour he shall dwell with thee; soothly if thou bowest away, he shall not bear up. [One hour with thee he shall abide still; if forsooth thou bow down, he shall not under-bear.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He will stay with you for a time, but if you falter, he will not stand by you.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
They stand by you for a while, but if you falter, they will not be there.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
He stands by you for a while, but if you falter, he will not be there.
Common English Bible © 2011
They will remain with you for a time, but if you waver, they won’t be loyal.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
While you stand firm, they make no move; but if you slip, they cannot hold back.
Revised Standard Version
He will stay with you for a time, but if you falter, he will not stand by you.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
He stands by you for a while, but if you falter, he will not be there.