3 O wicked imagination, whence came you rolling in To cover the dry land with deceitfulness?
4 There is a companion, which rejoices in the gladness of a friend, But in time of affliction will be against him.
5 There is a companion, which for the belly’s sake labores with his friend, In the face of battle will take up the buckler.
6 Forget not a friend in your soul; And be not unmindful of him in your riches.
7 Every counsellor extols counsel; But there is that counsels for himself.
8 Let your soul beware of a counsellor, And know you before what is his interest (For he will take counsel for himself); Lest he cast the lot upon you,
9 And say to you, Your way is good: And he will stand over against you, to see what shall befall you.