14 For a man’s soul is sometimes inclined to inform him better than seven watchmen who sit on high on a watch-tower. (WEB) 15 Above all this ask the Most High that he may direct your way in truth. (WEB) 16 Let reason be the beginning of every work. Let counsel go before every action. (WEB)
Sirach 37:14–16
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Tobit 4:17–19
17 Pour out your bread on the burial of the just, and give nothing to sinners. (WEB) 18 Ask counsel of every man who is wise, and don’t despise any counsel that is profitable. (WEB) 19 Bless the Lord your God at all times, and ask of him that your ways may be made straight, and tha… (WEB)
Sirach 7:35–36
35 Don’t be slow to visit a sick man, for by such things you will gain love. (WEB) 36 In all your words, remember eternity, and you will never sin. (WEB)
Sirach 37:6–8
6 Don’t forget a friend in your soul. Don’t be unmindful of him in your riches. (WEB) 7 Every counselor extols counsel, but some give counsel in their own interest. (WEB) 8 Let your soul beware of a counselor, and know in advance what is his interest (for he will take counsel fo… (WEB)
Sirach 9:14–16
14 As well as you can, aim to know your neighbors, and take counsel with the wise. (WEB) 15 Let your conversation be with men of understanding. Let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High. (WEB) 16 Let righteous people be companions at your table. Let your glorying be in… (WEB)
Proverbs 19:19–21
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. 21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Odes of Solomon 8:8–10
8 And peace was prepared for you, before ever your war was. (ODE) 9 Hear the word of truth, and receive the knowledge of the Most High. (ODE) 10 Your flesh has not known what I am saying to you neither have your hearts known what I am showing to you. (ODE)
Proverbs 4:25–27
25 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. 26 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. 27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.
Sirach 5:1–3
1 Don’t set your heart upon your goods. Don’t say, “They are sufficient for me.” (WEB) 2 Don’t follow your own mind and your strength to walk in the desires of your heart. (WEB) 3 Don’t say, “Who will have dominion over me?” for the Lord will surely take vengeance on you. (WEB)
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