I do not sit with worthless men, nor with hypocrites do I mingle.
I did not sit celebrating in the circle of merrymakers; Under the weight of your hand I sat alone because you filled me with rage.
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in company with scoffers.
Walk with the wise and you become wise, but the companion of fools fares badly.
Depart from me, you wicked, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Therefore, come forth from them and be separate,” says the Lord, “and touch nothing unclean; then I will receive you
I am the friend of all who fear you, of all who observe your precepts.
Do not be led astray: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”
Those who till their own land have food in plenty, but those who engage in idle pursuits lack sense.
Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding.”
If I have walked in falsehood and my foot has hastened to deceit,
May the devious heart keep far from me; the wicked I will not acknowledge.