5 A good friend will fight with you against the foe,and against your enemies he will hold up your shield.
6 Do not forget your comrade during the battle,and do not neglect him when you distribute your spoils.
7 Every counselor points out a way,but some counsel ways of their own.
8 Watch out when one offers advice;find out first of all what he wants.For he also may be thinking of himself—Why should the opportunity fall to him?
9 He may tell you how good your way will be,and then stand by to see you impoverished.
10 Seek no advice from your father-in-law,and from one who is envious of you, keep your intentions hidden.
11 Seek no advice from a woman about her rival,from a coward about war,from a merchant about business,from a buyer about value,from a miser about generosity,from a cruel person about well-being,from a worthless worker about his work,from a seasonal laborer about the harvest,from an idle slave about a great task—pay no attention to any advice they give.