Thus you will walk in the ways of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous.
Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.