Ben Sira 6:6

6 Exchange greetings with many, but take advice from only one person out of a thousand.

Ben Sira 6:6 In-Context

4 Evil desire will destroy you and make you a joke to your enemies.

5 If you are polite and courteous, you will enjoy the friendship of many people.

6 Exchange greetings with many, but take advice from only one person out of a thousand.

7 When you make friends, don't be too quick to trust them; make sure that they have proved themselves.

8 Some people will be your friends only when it is convenient for them, but they won't stand by you in trouble.