I do not sit with the worthless or associate with hypocrites.
If I have walked in falsehood or my foot has rushed to deceit,
How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners or join a group of mockers!
A devious heart will be far from me; I will not be involved with evil.
Depart from me, you evil ones, so that I may obey my God’s commands.
I am a friend to all who fear You, to those who keep Your precepts.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Leave inexperience behind, and you will live; pursue the way of understanding.
I never sat with the band of revelers, and I did not celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You filled me with indignation.
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”
Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord; do not touch any unclean thing, and I will welcome you.