If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first, and be not hasty to credit him.
WEB
Sirach 6:7
If you want to gain a friend, get him in a time of testing, and don’t be in a hurry to trust him.
Parallel Translations
If you would get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.
If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.