14 nor with a worker hired for a year about the end of the year, nor with a lazy servant about great works. You should pay no heed to these persons in any matter of counsel.
15 But be continually with a holy man, with anyone whom you know to observe the fear of God,
16 whose soul is in agreement with your own soul, and who, when you falter in the dark, will share your sorrows.
17 And establish a heart of good counsel within yourself. For there is nothing of greater usefulness to you than this.
18 At any time, the soul of a holy man declares more truths than seven vigilant watchmen sitting in a high place.
19 But concerning all things, pray to the Most High, so that he may direct your way in truth.
20 In all your works, let a true word precede you, with steadfast counsel before every deed.