Proverbs 18:1
Thomson 1808
HE who desireth to part with friends seeketh excuses; but he will always be liable to reproach.—
Brenton 1851
A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; but at all times he will be liable to reproach.
Greek · Brenton
Προφάσεις ζητεῖ ἀνὴρ βουλόμενος χωρίζεσθαι ἀπὸ φίλων, ἐν παντὶ δὲ καιρῷ ἐπονείδιστος ἔσται.