Sirach 37:9

⁷Every counselor extolleth counsel; But there is some that counseleth for himself.

⁸Beware of a counselor, And know before what need he hath; For he will counsel for himself; Lest he cast the lot upon thee,

— Sirach 37:9 —

¹⁰Consult not with one that suspecteth thee: And hide thy counsel from such as envy thee.

¹¹Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; Neither with a coward in matters of war; Nor with a merchant concerning exchange; Nor with a buyer of selling; Nor with an envious man of thankfulness; Nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; Nor with the slothful for any work; Nor with a hireling for a year of finishing work; Nor with an idle servant of much business: Hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.