I am a companion of all who fear you, of those who keep your precepts.
I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me.
Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Let those who fear you turn to me, that they may know your testimonies.
For my brothers and companions' sake I will say, "Peace be within you!"
Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name! The righteous will surround me, for you will deal bountifully with me.
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.[2]
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death.