Sirach 37:6-10

{37:6} You should not forget your friend in your soul, and you should not be unmindful of him in your wealth.
{37:7} Do not choose to consult with someone who waits in ambush for you. And hide your counsel from those who rival you.
{37:8} Every counselor offers advice, but some are counselors only for themselves.
{37:9} Guard your soul from a counselor. And know beforehand what his interests are. For he will form thoughts from his own soul.
{37:10} Otherwise, he may set a signpost in the ground, and he may say to you:

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