Ben Sira 37:12

12 Instead, rely on someone who is religious and known to keep the Lord's commands, someone who is sympathetic with you, who will be sorry to see you fail.

Ben Sira 37:12 In-Context

10 Don't ask advice of anyone who doesn't trust you, and don't give advice to anyone who is jealous of you.

11 Don't ask a woman for advice about a rival of hers, 37:a coward about war,37:a merchant about a bargain,37:a buyer about selling,37:a stingy person about gratitude,37:a cruel person about kindness,37:a lazy person about work,37:a casual worker about finishing a job,37:a lazy slave about a difficult task.Pay no attention to any advice they may give.

12 Instead, rely on someone who is religious and known to keep the Lord's commands, someone who is sympathetic with you, who will be sorry to see you fail.

13 And trust your own judgment; no one's advice is more reliable.

14 Sometimes your own intuition can tell you more than seven watchmen on a high tower.