Other translations
New Catholic Bible
A good friend will help you for his stomach’s sake but will serve as your shield-bearer against your enemies.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Some companions help a friend for their stomachs’ sake, yet in battle they will carry his shield.
Good News Translation®
A real friend will help you against your enemies and protect you in the fight.
Wycliffe Bible
A fellow of (the) table shall have sorrow with a friend, for cause [or because] of the womb (or the belly); and he shall take (up a) shield against an enemy.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Some companions help a friend for their stomach’s sake, and in the face of battle take up the shield.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Some companions help a friend for their stomachs’ sake, yet in battle they will carry his shield.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Some companions help a friend for their stomachs’ sake, yet in battle they will carry his shield.
Common English Bible © 2011
Some companions work alongside a friend for their stomach’s sake, but in the heat of battle, they will shield themselves.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
A good friend will fight with you against the foe, and against your enemies he will hold up your shield.
Revised Standard Version
Some companions help a friend for their stomach’s sake, and in the face of battle take up the shield.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Some companions help a friend for their stomachs’ sake, yet in battle they will carry his shield.