Sirach 6:5 CPDV

³  which would consume your leaves, and destroy your fruit, and leave you behind like a dry tree in the desert.

⁴  For a wicked soul will destroy the one who has it. For it gladly provides enemies to him, and it will lead him to the fate of the impious.

⁵  A sweet word multiplies friends and mitigates enemies. And thankful words abound in a good man.

⁶  Allow many to be at peace with you, but allow one out of a thousand to be your counselor.

⁷  If you would obtain a friend, test him before you accept him, and do not trust him readily.