⁴ I have not taken my seat with foolish persons, and I do not go with false men.

¹ Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord.

¹¹⁵ Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.

¹⁷ I did not take my seat among the band of those who are glad, and I had no joy; I kept by myself because of your hand; for you have made me full of wrath.

⁶³ I keep company with all your worshippers, and those who have your orders in their memory.

⁶ Give up the simple ones and have life, and go in the way of knowledge.

¹¹ He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

²⁰ Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.

³³ Do not be tricked by false words: evil company does damage to good behaviour.

¹⁷ For which cause, Come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord, and let no unclean thing come near you; and I will take you for myself,