Ben Sira 6:7

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

Ben Sira 6:7 In-Context

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.

9 Others will fall out with you over some argument, and then embarrass you by letting everyone know about it.