Do not delight in the paths of the impious, nor permit the way of evil-doers to please you.
Blessed is the man who has not followed the counsel of the impious, and has not remained in the way of sinners, and has not sat in the chair of pestilence.
My son, if sinners should entice you, do not consent to them.
My son, do not walk with them. Preclude your feet from their paths.
Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.
lest perhaps you learn his ways, and take up a stumbling block to your soul.
Do not imitate evil men, nor desire to be among them.
Take flight from it. Do not pass close to it. Turn away and abandon it.
Make your way at a distance from her, and do not approach the doors of her house.
who crosses the street at the corner and close to the way of that house.
Leave behind childishness. And live and walk by the ways of prudence."
Do not be led astray. Evil communication corrupts good morals.