Ben Sira 37:11

11 Do not consult with a woman about her rival or with a coward about war, with a merchant about business or with a buyer about selling, with a miser about generosity or with the merciless about kindness, with an idler about any work or with a seasonal laborer about completing his work, with a lazy servant about a big task— pay no attention to any advice they give.

Ben Sira 37:11 In-Context

9 and tell you, "Your way is good," and then stand aside to see what happens to you.

10 Do not consult the one who regards you with suspicion; hide your intentions from those who are jealous of you.

11 Do not consult with a woman about her rival or with a coward about war, with a merchant about business or with a buyer about selling, with a miser about generosity or with the merciless about kindness, with an idler about any work or with a seasonal laborer about completing his work, with a lazy servant about a big task— pay no attention to any advice they give.

12 But associate with a godly person whom you know to be a keeper of the commandments, who is like-minded with yourself, and who will grieve with you if you fail.

13 And heed the counsel of your own heart, for no one is more faithful to you than it is.

Footnotes

• [a]. Heb: Gk [gratitude]